đź”— Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with longtime publisher. Acclaimed young adult author and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, according to an announcement. A representative for the publisher said: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing future works by David Walliams." It has been reported that the conclusion was made after an investigation into claims about inappropriate behaviour towards young women. The publisher declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, noting: "We refrain from speaking about confidential company decisions." An Illustrious Publishing History Walliams stands as a most prolific writers for young readers, having sold more than 60 million copies globally in dozens of tongues. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins fifteen years ago. Several of his books, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations. To date, he has released in excess of 40 works in total, including a holiday title named *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn. From Screen to Page His career breakthrough occurred on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*. He received an OBE in 2017 in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO last fall.