Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by book publisher.
Prolific children's author and comedian David Walliams has parted ways with his UK book publisher, as confirmed by the firm.
A representative for the firm commented: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the decision was reached following an review of claims about conduct deemed unsuitable towards women.
The publisher declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, noting: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions."
A Prolific Literary Career
Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, boasting over more than 60 million copies internationally in five dozen languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins in 2008.
Some of his works, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as television films.
To date, he has released in excess of 40 works in total, encompassing a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
A Dual Career
His initial claim to fame came on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE in 2017 in recognition of his work for charity and the arts.
This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive this past October.