David Walliams faces sexual misconduct allegations from several women
A joint investigation by ITV News and the Guardian details claims from several women, while the comedian denies criminal wrongdoing and says he regrets past conduct.
Key points
- ITV News and the Guardian published a joint three-year investigation into David Walliams on 10 November 2026
- Several women allege sexual misconduct, with one claim involving an encounter when she was 15
- Walliams says he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law
- The BBC, Sky and HarperCollins have taken action against Walliams's work
- The Metropolitan Police has contacted the outlets about reporting criminal allegations
According to the BBC, reporting from ITV News and the Guardian has put forward claims that David Walliams faces accusations of sexual wrongdoing from multiple women. One of them was 15 at the time of the alleged encounter. The material came from a joint investigation released after Walliams failed in a court bid to stop it from being published.
Some of the women say Walliams groomed them while they were teenagers. One now calls her encounter with him at 15 a sexual assault. The Guardian and ITV News report that the women do not know each other, and several say they were pursued with unwanted sexual approaches.
Walliams responds to the claims
Writing to journalists, Walliams rejected being described as a sexual predator, insisting he has stayed within the law. He admitted that he sometimes acted carelessly toward people he had casual sexual relationships with, and said he regrets not always weighing their feelings fully.
He also said he was upset that some women he knew 10 to 20 years ago now feel hurt or angry toward him. His lawyers told the investigation he denied grooming or behaving improperly, and they said he did not pick out Creightmore because she was vulnerable or young.
Individual accounts
Lilly Creightmore waived her right to anonymity and spoke to BBC Newsnight. She said Walliams first got in touch when she was 18 and later suggested she move into his home. She described feeling pushed to share his bed and said she felt manipulated. Walliams said he saw their friendship as special and was shaken by her account.
Alex and Jade, names used as pseudonyms in the investigation, described first meeting Walliams at the age of 15. Alex said they had consensual sex when she was 17, while Walliams believes she was 18. Jade alleges Walliams kissed her and committed an act she now calls sexual assault; Walliams strongly denies any sexual contact with her. Ella, who was 19 and modelling, turned down Walliams after he attempted to kiss her while being shown around his house. He called it a clumsy pass and said he made no further approaches.
Fallout from the allegations
The BBC called the allegations serious and removed Little Britain from iPlayer. Sky, which called them extremely serious, dropped an upcoming adaptation of the fantasy film Fing! and removed his content. His literary agent, Independent Talent Group, also ended its work with him.
HarperCollins dropped him as an author after an internal inquiry, and Syco Entertainment said it knew nothing of the claims at the time. Fremantle UK said no complaint about Walliams had ever been made. The Metropolitan Police has been in contact with the two news organisations to make sure possible victims know how to report offences.
Walliams, 55, had earlier sued ITN and Guardian News and Media to stop publication. Both argued the material was in the public interest. His lawyers warned that publication would be highly likely to push him toward suicide, pointing to two earlier attempts.
Frequently asked questions
What allegations have been made against David Walliams?
According to ITV News and the Guardian, several women accuse Walliams of sexual misconduct, including grooming. One says an encounter with him at 15 was a sexual assault. Walliams denies grooming anyone and says he has not broken the law.
How has Walliams responded?
Walliams said he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law. He said he regrets behaving thoughtlessly and not always considering peopleu0026#039;s feelings. He denies the grooming claims made by the women.
Which organisations have acted since the investigation?
The BBC removed Little Britain from iPlayer, and Sky dropped an adaptation of Fing!. HarperCollins dropped Walliams as an author, and his literary agent also dropped him.
Sources
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