Women, including some who were reportedly as young as 15 at the time, have accused British television personality and children’s author David Walliams of sexual misconduct .
The allegations reportedly relate to periods when Walliams was involved in several high-profile projects, including the television comedy Come Fly With Me and the popular talent show Britain’s Got Talent, where he served as a judge, The Standard reported. Two women have made allegations of sexual misconduct against British comedian and children’s author David Walliams, with one woman, identified as Jade by ITV and The Guardian, alleging that he sexually assaulted and groomed her in 2007, when she was 15. The allegations emerged through a joint investigation by ITV News and The Guardian, following Walliams’ unsuccessful attempt to obtain an injunction preventing the media outlets from publishing reports about the claims. His successful career as a children’s book author has also been mentioned in connection with the wider allegations. Walliams reportedly sought a court injunction to prevent the allegations from being made public, citing concerns about the potential impact on his mental health.
The alleged incidents cover different stages of Walliams ‘ career, raising questions about his conduct both within and outside the entertainment industry, according to the investigation.
During the proceedings, the court heard that he had previously attempted suicide twice and that there were concerns he might take his own life.
