🔗 Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by publishing house. Prolific young adult author and TV personality David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, according to an announcement. A representative for the firm stated: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams." It has been reported that the decision was taken subsequent to an investigation into reports of inappropriate behaviour directed at female individuals. The publisher declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, noting: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions." A Prolific Writing Journey Walliams ranks among Britain's most best-selling authors for kids, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies globally in 55 languages. His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *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 subsequently been turned into TV movies. His bibliography includes over four dozen titles altogether, including a Christmas book named *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins in October. A Dual Career His initial claim to fame came on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was awarded an OBE several years ago in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors. The publisher's decision comes after the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.