David Walliams. Police open investigation for complaints of “sexual crimes”

A british police announced today that they are investigating actor and writer of children's books David Walliams for alleged "serious sexual crimes", after having been reported that the author used his fame to enlist youth.

The London Metropolitan Police stated that they had received several reports of abuse by David Walliams in the past, following a joint investigation carried out by ITV News and The Guardian newspaper, released last Tuesday, but clarified that they are investigating different allegations from those reported by the information agencies, although they will analyze reports in search of evidence of other crimes.

The investigation of ITV News and The Guardian gathered testimonies from 30 people who reported personal experiences or behaviors they witnessed, involving the former juror of the television program “Britain’s Got Talent”, which denies all charges.

Among the whistleblowers are two women, currently in their 30s, who claim to have met David Walliams when they were only 15 years old, claiming to have been victims of a sexual grooming process (Grooming), whose consequences continue to feel almost two decades later.

Other women, including young models and admirers who were between 17 and 22 years old at the time of the events, reported having received “unexpected messages” from the comedian through social networks.

David Walliams, 55, is also accused of having abused his position to seek relationships with women linked to the “Britain’s Got Talent” program and HarperCollins, who was responsible for publishing his children’s books, where he maintained a sexual relationship with a lower hierarchical employee.

According to The Guardian, journalists have analyzed electronic messages, social media communications, time notes and press articles to document the complaints, covering several years of the comedian’s career, since the success of the series “Little Britain”.

The charges could only be made public after a British court rejected an attempt by David Walliams to prevent their publication.

In a letter sent to journalists from The Guardian and ITV News, Walliams rejected the charges, although he admitted that he sometimes behaved thoughtlessly with people with whom he had occasional sexual intercourse.

“I am not a sexual predator. I did not break the law, but I am devastated by some of the women I met 10 or 20 years ago expressing now hurt or indignation towards me ", wrote.

The comedian also denied having abused his position of power, as well as accusations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.

In December 2025, HarperCollins announced that it would stop publishing new books by David Walliams, one of its most successful authors, following allegations of sexual harassment. In September this year, the publisher announced the complete breakup with the writer.

In 2022, David Walliams had already been involved in a controversy that led to his leaving the jury of the “Britain’s Got Talent” program, following the disclosure of pejorative and sexual comments he had made about a competitor in 2020.

Known for the BBC comedy series “Little Britain” and for participating for a decade in the “Britain’s Got Talent” jury, David Walliams is also one of the most successful British authors of children’s literature, with over 50 million copies sold and translated into more than 50 languages, according to the specialized publication The Bookseller.

The writer and humorist, born in England in 1971, was decorated by the British Crown in 2017, and is the author of more than 40 books, including “Grandma Gangster”, “Doctor Tiradentes”, “Pai Sarilho” and “Campeão de Saihas”, published in Portugal by Porto Editora.

Ever since the case was reported, Walliams hasn't come forward again. The police, for their part, encouraged possible victims to contact the authorities.

“ We know that reporting cases of this nature may be somewhat intimidating, but specialized police officers are available to offer support, answer questions and guide throughout the process,” said the investigating superintendent, Mike Cagney.