🔗 Share this article David Walliams lost his contract with book publisher. Prolific writer for children and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, as confirmed by the firm. A spokesman for the firm stated: "After careful consideration, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing future works by David Walliams." It has been reported that the move was made after an inquiry regarding allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable towards female individuals. The firm has not elaborated on the motivations for this action, noting: "It is not our policy to discuss private personnel issues." An Illustrious Writing Journey Walliams ranks among Britain's most best-selling authors for kids, boasting over more than 60 million copies globally in dozens of tongues. His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins fifteen years ago. Several of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies. His bibliography includes over four dozen titles combined, including a Christmas book named *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins this past October. Television and Literature He first rose to fame on the broadcast sketch program *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 back in 2017 in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This development follows the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.