đź”— Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by book publisher. Acclaimed children's author and entertainer David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement. A spokesman for the firm stated: "After careful consideration, and under the leadership of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams." It has been reported that the move was reached following an investigation into allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable involving young women. The publisher declined to specify the motivations for this action, noting: "It is not our policy to discuss confidential company decisions." A Highly Successful Writing Journey Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in 55 languages. His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins fifteen years ago. Some of his titles, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into small-screen adaptations. His bibliography includes more than 40 books in total, encompassing a holiday title titled *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn. From Screen to Page His career breakthrough occurred 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 was made an OBE back in 2017 for his services to philanthropic and artistic endeavors. The publisher's decision comes after the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive in October.