Former 'Britain's Got Talent' judge David Walliams has broken his silence after being identified as the celebrity at the centre of a legal battle over sexual misconduct allegations.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleDavid Walliams has issued his first public response after being named in a series of sexual misconduct allegations that he had reportedly fought to keep out of the public domain. The British comedian and bestselling children's author acknowledged that some of his past behavior had been thoughtless, admitting that he regretted the hurt experienced by women he had known over the years.
In a statement published on November 10, 2026, the 55-year-old former Britain's Got Talent judge denied abusing his celebrity status or engaging in unlawful conduct. His response came hours after The Guardian identified him as the previously anonymous celebrity who had launched a legal challenge to prevent news organizations from publishing allegations against him. He wrote:
"Looking back, I realize that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with. And whilst a power imbalance is inevitable when one party is famous, abusing that power is something else entirely and it is something I never did."
Acknowledging the power imbalance that can accompany celebrity relationships, he added that abusing such influence was something he had never done. He stated:
"I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me."
According to The Guardian, multiple women have accused Walliams of using his celebrity status and influence to pursue inappropriate relationships. Some allegations came from women who had their first encounter with the comedian when they were minors. Two women, now in their 30s, reportedly claimed they first met Walliams when they were just 15. The allegations span several decades, including periods associated with his BBC comedy career and his time as a judge on Britain's Got Talent.
One woman claimed she met Walliams at a fan event when she was an aspiring comedy writer and he was a 32-year-old star of the BBC sketch show Little Britain. She alleged that he complimented her appearance and subsequently maintained contact with her through phone calls and emails. She further claimed that they had sex when she was 17. Another woman alleged that Walliams invited her to his home and initiated sexual contact weeks after they first met, when she was 15. According to her account, he agreed to stop but suggested they wait until she turned 16 and remain in contact.
The Guardian and ITV News also reportedly interviewed young models and fans who said Walliams contacted them through social media when they were between 17 and 22. Several described their interactions as distressing. The reports also include allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour towards women. Walliams' legal representatives have denied allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct in professional settings.
Before his identity was revealed, Walliams had launched a legal challenge against ITN and Guardian News and Media, seeking an injunction to prevent the organizations from publishing the allegations and identifying him.
The case attracted significant attention after his barrister, Sara Mansoori KC, told the London High Court that revealing his identity could have potentially fatal consequences. She said her client had attempted suicide twice in connection with the matters and had undergone extensive hospital treatment.
However, lawyers representing the media organizations argued that the allegations were of considerable public interest and that his medical safety should be managed by healthcare professionals rather than through restrictions on reporting. Judge Matthew Nicklin rejected Walliams' application for an injunction on November 3, 2026, allowing the news organizations to publish their reports. His identity was subsequently revealed on November 10, 2026.
The latest events have put the comedian's career and public standing under fresh scrutiny. His barrister reportedly told the court in the course of the legal proceedings that he had no intention of returning to public life. The investigation remains pending, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
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