Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by longtime publisher.
Acclaimed young adult author and comedian David Walliams has parted ways with his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement.
A spokesman for the publisher stated: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing additional books by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the move was taken subsequent to an inquiry regarding claims about conduct deemed unsuitable involving young women.
The firm has not elaborated on the motivations for this action, adding: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions."
A Highly Successful Literary Career
Walliams ranks among Britain's most best-selling authors for kids, having sold over six tens of millions of copies globally in five dozen languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins back in 2008.
A number of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into TV movies.
He has published in excess of 40 works combined, encompassing a holiday title titled *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins last autumn.
Television and Literature
He first rose to fame on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE several years ago for his services to charity and the arts.
The publisher's decision comes after the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO in October.