David Walliams named as ‘famous man’ accused of sexual misconduct

| Deputy Entertainment Editor Published November 10, 2026 12:16pm Updated November 10, 2026 12:43pm Comedian and former Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams is alleged to have groomed fans (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) The famous man who failed to get a High Court injunction against two media organisations can now be named as David Walliams. The comedian and former Britain’s Got Talent judge is alleged to have groomed fans he met when they were as young as 15 and harassed women in the workplace over a number of years, The Guardian and ITV reports. He denies the allegations. Multiple women have accused Walliams of sexually inappropriate behaviour and grooming including when they were teenagers, according to the investigation. Walliams, 55, brought legal action against Independent Television News (ITN) and Guardian News and Media (GNM), publisher of The Guardian, ahead of the two organisations reporting allegations against him, including of sexual misconduct and potential criminal activity. Walliams unsuccessfully sought an injunction to prevent these publications because of the risk he would take his own life, after two previous suicide attempts. The three-year joint investigation by ITV News and the Guardian revealed a number of allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 2003 (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) The allegations include one woman who described her encounter with Walliams when she was aged 15 as ‘sexual assault’. Meanwhile, multiple other women accused the TV personality of ‘grooming’ them when they were teenagers. One woman has alleged Walliams began contacting her when she was 15 after meeting her at a Little Britain fan event, before starting a sexual relationship with her at the age of 17, ITV News reported. Walliams is also accused of inappropriate conduct and sexual harassment at Britain’s Got Talent and at the publisher, HarperCollins. One woman, named as Jade by ITV and The Guardian, alleges she was sexually assaulted by Walliams when she was 15 after he contacted her online. Jade alleged they met in Soho and then he drove her to his home in his Aston Martin. ‘He asked me to come over and gave me a hug. That’s when he kissed me again,’ Jade alleged. In a statement Walliams said: ‘I am not a sexual predator’ (Picture: Dave Thompson/Press Association) ‘He lifted my top up and sucked on my breast and then tried to put my hand down his trousers. That’s when I pulled away and said “no”. He had an erection at the time. ‘I wasn’t ready for sex. I didn’t want to do that – with him or with anyone… I didn’t want to be touched in that way at all. I mean, I was only a 15-year-old.’ Walliams said in a statement: ‘Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with.‘I realise I did not always take people’s feelings properly into account. That is something I regret. And whilst a power imbalance is inevitable when one party is famous, abusing that power is something else entirely and it is something that I never did.’ Walliams has denied any wrongdoing (Picture: David M. Benett/Getty Images) He added: ‘I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.’ The children’s author was granted anonymity during the proceedings, which were lifted after his injunction bid was dismissed. The comedian, writer, and TV personality is best known for his BBC sketches Little Britain and Come Fly with Me, which aired between 2003 and 2011. Walliams is also a best-selling author, having sold more than 50 million copies of children’s books worldwide. Deals of the Day The Orlando holiday deal Disney fans shouldn't miss We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday The best Black Friday sleep deals to upgrade your bedroom with Simba’s 33% off sale From 2012 to 2022 Walliams was a judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent alongside Simon Cowell. Arrow MORE: David Walliams attraction permanently closes at Alton Towers Arrow MORE: David Walliams’s ex-wife Lara Stone reveals breast cancer diagnosis in rare personal life comment Switched On Get plugged into the week’s must-watch shows, unmissable moments, and expert reviews with Metro TV Editor Sabrina Barr.