Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with longtime publisher.
Best-selling young adult author and entertainer David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement.
A spokesman for the publisher said: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing future works by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the conclusion was reached following an review of reports of conduct deemed unsuitable directed at women.
The publisher did not confirm the reasons for its decision, adding: "We do not comment on internal matters."
A Prolific Publishing History
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, having sold over six tens of millions of copies globally in 55 languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
Several of his titles, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into small-screen adaptations.
To date, he has released more than 40 books combined, which features a Christmas book titled *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins in October.
Television and Literature
His initial claim to fame came on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He received an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to charity and the arts.
This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive in October.
