David Walliams parted ways with publishing house.
Prolific young adult author and entertainer David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, the company has said.
An official for the publisher commented: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams."
Reports indicate that the move was reached following an inquiry regarding allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable involving female individuals.
The company did not confirm the motivations for this action, stating: "We refrain from speaking about private personnel issues."
An Illustrious Publishing History
Walliams ranks among Britain's most prolific writers for young readers, boasting over more than 60 million copies worldwide in dozens of tongues.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008.
A number of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into television films.
He has published in excess of 40 works altogether, which features a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins this past October.
Television and Literature
He first rose to fame on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He received an OBE back in 2017 in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.