🔗 Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams parted ways with longtime publisher. Prolific children's author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, the company has said. A spokesman for the firm commented: "Following a thorough review, and with the guidance of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams." Reports indicate that the decision was made after an review of allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable directed at female individuals. The firm has not elaborated on the motivations for this action, adding: "It is not our policy to discuss private personnel issues." An Illustrious Literary Career Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies internationally in five dozen languages. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008. Some of his books, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies. To date, he has released over four dozen titles in total, including a holiday title titled *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins in October. A Dual Career He first rose to fame on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*. He received an OBE several years ago honoring his contributions to philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This development follows the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.