Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with book publisher.
Best-selling young adult author and entertainer David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, as confirmed by the firm.
A spokesman for the firm commented: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing future works by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the decision was reached following an inquiry regarding allegations of inappropriate behaviour directed at young women.
The publisher did not confirm the motivations for this action, noting: "We refrain from speaking about confidential company decisions."
A Highly Successful Writing Journey
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million copies internationally in dozens of tongues.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
A number of his works, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into small-screen adaptations.
He has published more than 40 books combined, which features a festive story called *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins in October.
Television and Literature
His initial claim to fame came on the TV sketch series *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 the charitable sector and arts community.
This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.