🔗 Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with longtime publisher. Acclaimed writer for children and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his UK book publisher, according to an announcement. A representative for the company said: "After careful consideration, and with the guidance of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish additional books by David Walliams." Reports indicate that the move was made after an review of claims about questionable actions directed at female individuals. The firm did not confirm the motivations for this action, adding: "It is not our policy to discuss confidential company decisions." A Highly Successful Literary Career Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies globally in dozens of tongues. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins fifteen years ago. Several of his titles, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into TV movies. He has published over four dozen titles combined, including a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins last autumn. Television and Literature His career breakthrough occurred on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was made an OBE back in 2017 in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss this past October.