Comedian and former Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams has been accused by multiple women of abusing his celebrity status to target and pursue teenagers and young women for sex over a period of years.
An investigation published by The Guardian and ITV News details allegations from several women who state that Walliams initiated contact when they were fans as young as 15. One woman, identified as Alex, recounted that Walliams contacted her in January 2004 when she was 15 and studying for her GCSEs after she had provided him with comedy scripts at a fan autograph event. Alex stated that their interactions eventually led to a sexual relationship by the time she was 17.
Another woman, referred to as Jade, similarly alleged that Walliams invited her to his home and initiated sexual contact weeks after meeting her at age 15. Additional women, including former model Lilly Creightmore, described being pursued by the comedian when they were young adults, alleging persistent pressure for sexual encounters and uncomfortable power dynamics.
The allegations extend beyond fan interactions into Walliams' professional life. Sources reported inappropriate behavior toward women at both Britain’s Got Talent and his publisher, HarperCollins. In September, HarperCollins cut ties with the author and dropped his extensive book back catalogue following concerns raised over his workplace conduct.
Walliams, 55, has strongly denied any wrongdoing or illegal activity, and his legal representatives previously attempted unsuccessfully to block the publication of the allegations in the High Court. In a letter to journalists, Walliams expressed regret for behaving thoughtlessly in past casual relationships and acknowledged that a power imbalance exists when one party is famous, but maintained that he never abused that power and is not a "sexual predator."
