Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with publishing house.
Best-selling young adult author and TV personality David Walliams has parted ways with his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement.
A spokesman for the firm said: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the decision was reached following an review of claims about questionable actions directed at female individuals.
The firm declined to specify the motivations for this action, noting: "We refrain from speaking about private personnel issues."
A Highly Successful Writing Journey
Walliams ranks among Britain's most best-selling authors for kids, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies internationally in 55 languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008.
Several of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into TV movies.
His bibliography includes in excess of 40 works in total, including a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins this past October.
A Dual Career
His career breakthrough occurred on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE back in 2017 for his services to charity and the arts.
The publisher's decision comes after the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.