Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by longtime publisher.
Best-selling writer for children and entertainer David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK, the company has said.
An official for the publisher commented: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the conclusion was taken subsequent to an inquiry regarding allegations of questionable actions directed at young women.
The company did not confirm the motivations for this action, adding: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions."
A Prolific Literary Career
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in dozens of tongues.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
A number of his works, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies.
He has published in excess of 40 works combined, which features a Christmas book titled *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins last autumn.
Television and Literature
He first rose to fame on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO last fall.