Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with book publisher.
Best-selling writer for children and entertainer David Walliams has parted ways with his longtime publishing house, the company has said.
A spokesman for the publisher said: "Following a thorough review, and following the appointment of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the conclusion was made after an review of allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable directed at female individuals.
The company did not confirm the motivations for this action, adding: "We do not comment on internal matters."
A Highly Successful Publishing History
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, having sold in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in five dozen languages.
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.
To date, he has released more than 40 books combined, which features a Christmas book named *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins this past October.
From Screen to Page
He first rose to fame on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE in 2017 in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO in October.
