Author Claims Publishing Had Concerns Over Walliams

Author Chloe Combi says she heard rumours and warnings about David Walliams's behaviour over a decade ago. The allegations follow a joint media investigation into the entertainer, who denies any wrongdoing.

Author Chloe Combi told BBC News that she was warned in 2015 not to invite David Walliams to speak at schools due to concerns surrounding his conduct. She stated that rumours regarding his behaviour around young female staff were widely known within publishing and entertainment circles. This comes in the wake of a recent investigation by the Guardian and ITV News detailing various accusations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour against Walliams. HarperCollins has since dropped the author and decided against publishing his new or back-catalogue titles. Walliams has denied the allegations, stating he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law.

Author claims publishing industry had concerns over David Walliams years ago