Revealed: David Walliams accused of using celebrity status to prey on young women for sex
Guardian reports accusations after court rejects legal attempt to prevent publication. Walliams denies any wrongdoing
TL;DR
- David Walliams is accused by multiple women of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex.
- Some accusers claim they met Walliams when they were 15, experiencing grooming that affected them for nearly two decades.
- Allegations include pursuing women through Britain's Got Talent and having a sexual relationship with a junior staff member at HarperCollins.
- The accusations were unearthed by The Guardian and ITV News following a joint investigation.
- Walliams denied any wrongdoing, stating he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law.
- A court rejected Walliams' legal attempt to block publication, citing the substantial public interest in the allegations.
- Walliams was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and is currently in a psychiatric hospital.
- HarperCollins severed ties with Walliams in December 2025 due to alleged "inappropriate behaviour" towards young female employees.
- Production companies for Britain's Got Talent and ITV stated they were unaware of any complaints against Walliams.