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Best-selling writer for children and entertainer David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, as confirmed by the firm.

An official for the company said: "After careful consideration, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish additional books by David Walliams."

It has been reported that the move was taken subsequent to an inquiry regarding allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving female individuals.

The firm did not confirm the motivations for this action, stating: "We do not comment on private personnel issues."

An Illustrious Publishing History

Walliams stands as a most best-selling authors for kids, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in five dozen languages.

His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins back in 2008.

Several of his titles, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into television films.

He has published more than 40 books in total, encompassing a festive story titled *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins this past October.

From Screen to Page

He first rose to fame on the TV sketch series *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 back in 2017 honoring his contributions to philanthropic and artistic endeavors.

The publisher's decision comes after the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.