David Walliams dropped by longtime publisher.
Acclaimed children's author and comedian David Walliams has parted ways with his publisher HarperCollins UK, as confirmed by the firm.
A spokesman for the company stated: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams."
Reports indicate that the decision was reached following an review of reports of inappropriate behaviour towards female individuals.
The firm declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, adding: "It is not our policy to discuss internal matters."
A Highly Successful Writing Journey
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, having sold more than 60 million copies globally in 55 languages.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
A number of his works, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies.
To date, he has released in excess of 40 works in total, encompassing a holiday title named *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins this past October.
From Screen to Page
He first rose to fame on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE in 2017 in recognition of his work for the charitable sector and arts community.
This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.
