David Walliams has been named in sexual misconduct allegations after losing a legal battle to block reports. The former 'Britain's Got Talent' judge has denied wrongdoing.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAfter weeks of speculation about a famous British star fighting to keep his identity out of the headlines, the man has finally been exposed as David Walliams. The actor, comedian, and bestselling children's author has been named as the subject of serious allegations involving his alleged conduct towards young women and female colleagues.
The 55-year-old reportedly sought an injunction against news portals like ITN and The Guardian to prevent them from publishing reports about revealing his identity. Reports revealed that his lawyers even warned the court that he was at high risk of harming himself or committing suicide if his identity were exposed. His injunction application was rejected, and on November 10, 2026, The Guardian finally revealed his identity.
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.
The Guardian and ITV News also reportedly spoke to young models and fans who said Walliams contacted them through social media when they were between 17 and 22. Several described the interactions as distressing and said the experiences continued to affect them years later.
The news organizations also spoke to individuals who alleged that they had experienced or witnessed inappropriate behavior towards young women in professional settings. The actor, however, has repeatedly denied the allegations.
The legal battle attracted considerable attention after Walliams' lawyers argued that identifying him publicly could have potentially fatal consequences. The legal battle attracted considerable attention after Walliams' lawyers argued that identifying him publicly could have potentially fatal consequences.
Mansoori also argued that revealing his identity would put the actor at serious risk and the consequences could be deadly if not properly intervened. But lawyers for ITN and Guardian News and Media said the allegations were of great public interest and any concerns about Walliams’ mental health should not prevent legitimate reporting but be addressed with medical professionals.
This is not the first time Walliams has come under scrutiny for his conduct. The comedian was previously embroiled in a row in 2022 after recordings emerged of him making sexually explicit and derogatory comments about Britain’s Got Talent contestants during filming.
The incident triggered a huge backlash, and he was axed from the ITV talent show where he had been a judge for years. After the controversy, Walliams pursued legal action against production company Fremantle, alleging a breach of data protection. The dispute was eventually settled out of court.
Yet another case had emerged in the author's name in 2025, after children's publisher HarperCollins ended its publishing relationship following an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior towards junior female employees. The publisher later confirmed that they would no longer sell or reprint his back catalogue.
In light of the latest revelations, David Walliams issued a public statement, in which he denied having abused his position or engaging in any unlawful conduct. He claimed that he never abused his position or influence and 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."
David Walliams has told the court he doesn't intend to return to public life after the recent developments.
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