The children's author David Walliams lost his contract with publishing house.
Best-selling writer for children and entertainer David Walliams has parted ways with his UK book publisher, as confirmed by the firm.
A spokesman for the publisher said: "Upon deliberation, and following the appointment of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish future works by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the move was taken subsequent to an investigation into reports of questionable actions directed at young women.
The firm did not confirm the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions."
A Prolific Literary Career
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies globally in 55 languages.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
Some of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into TV movies.
He has published over four dozen titles altogether, encompassing a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn.
Television and Literature
His initial claim to fame came on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He received an OBE in 2017 in recognition of his work for the charitable sector and arts community.
The publisher's decision comes after the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO last fall.
