David Walliams lost his contract with book publisher.
Best-selling young adult author and comedian David Walliams has been dropped by his UK book publisher, the company has said.
A spokesman for the firm commented: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing future works by David Walliams."
Reports indicate that the conclusion was made after an inquiry regarding claims about questionable actions directed at young women.
The firm declined to specify the reasons for its decision, stating: "It is not our policy to discuss confidential company decisions."
A Prolific Publishing History
Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies internationally in 55 languages.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins in 2008.
A number of his books, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into small-screen adaptations.
He has published more than 40 books combined, encompassing a Christmas book named *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins this past October.
From Screen to Page
He first rose to fame on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to charity and the arts.
This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.
