🔗 Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by publishing house. Best-selling writer for children and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his longtime publishing house, as confirmed by the firm. An official for the firm said: "Following a thorough review, and following the appointment of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing future works by David Walliams." It has been reported that the move was reached following an inquiry regarding claims about questionable actions involving young women. The company declined to specify the reasons for its decision, stating: "It is not our policy to discuss confidential company decisions." A Prolific Publishing History Walliams is one of the UK's most prolific writers for young readers, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in dozens of tongues. His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins fifteen years ago. Several of his titles, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into TV movies. His bibliography includes more than 40 books altogether, encompassing a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins this past October. From Screen to Page His initial claim to fame came on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was awarded an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to charity and the arts. The publisher's decision comes after the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO in October.