🔗 Share this article David Walliams lost his contract with publishing house. Prolific young adult author and TV personality David Walliams is no longer with his publisher HarperCollins UK, according to an announcement. An official for the publisher said: "Following a thorough review, and under the leadership of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams." Reports indicate that the decision was taken subsequent to an investigation into claims about conduct deemed unsuitable towards female individuals. The firm has not elaborated on the motivations for this action, stating: "We do not comment on internal matters." A Prolific Writing Journey Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies worldwide in dozens of tongues. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins fifteen years ago. Several of his titles, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into small-screen adaptations. His bibliography includes more than 40 books combined, which features a Christmas book titled *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins in October. Television and Literature His initial claim to fame came on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*. He received an OBE back in 2017 honoring his contributions to the charitable sector and arts community. The publisher's decision comes after the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.