Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with publishing house.
Best-selling writer for children and entertainer David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, the company has said.
A representative for the publisher said: "After careful consideration, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the move was taken subsequent to an inquiry regarding claims about conduct deemed unsuitable involving female individuals.
The publisher has not elaborated on the motivations for this action, adding: "We refrain from speaking about confidential company decisions."
An Illustrious Literary Career
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies globally in five dozen languages.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins in 2008.
Several of his titles, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies.
To date, he has released over four dozen titles altogether, encompassing a Christmas book named *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
From Screen to Page
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 back in 2017 for his services to philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
The publisher's decision comes after the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.