David Walliams parted ways with book publisher.
Best-selling young adult author and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his publisher HarperCollins UK, according to an announcement.
An official for the publisher said: "After careful consideration, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams."
Reports indicate that the decision was reached following an review of allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable directed at women.
The company declined to specify the motivations for this action, noting: "It is not our policy to discuss confidential company decisions."
An Illustrious Literary Career
Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, having sold in excess of 60 million copies internationally in five dozen languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
Several of his books, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into small-screen adaptations.
His bibliography includes more than 40 books combined, encompassing a festive story called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
A Dual Career
His initial claim to fame came on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He received an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to charity and the arts.
This move occurs subsequent to the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.