The anonymous British star fighting to keep his name out of the news has been unmasked. David Walliams, the 55-year-old former judge on “Britain’s Got Talent,” is now the public face of a serious grooming investigation. A High Court judge ruled last week that Walliams could be named, ending his legal battle to stop two major outlets from publishing their findings. The order protecting his identity expired on Monday, allowing the allegations to become public knowledge on Tuesday, November 10.
This legal defeat opens the door for ITV News and The Guardian to share details from a joint probe. The investigation relies on talks with more than 100 sources, including friends, relatives, and former partners of the comedian. Walliams had argued that making these claims public would put him at risk of self-harm. His lawyers warned the court that an injunction was needed to prevent suicide. The judge rejected that request, clearing the way for the story to break.
Allegations of Predatory Behavior
The report from The Guardian and ITV News paints a dark picture of Walliams’ conduct over many years. According to the outlets, he is accused of grooming fans he encountered at the age of 15. The investigation claims he used his fame to prey on young women, making contact through his work on the hit TV show. Accusers say he invited teenage girls to his home and to his dressing rooms for sexual purposes.
Reporters were told by one woman that Walliams transported her to his London residence when she was only 15. She stated that he then attempted to engage in sexual behavior with her, which she now views as sexual assault. The report further states he would “pester” and “pressure” young women, such as models and a staff member at his publisher, HarperCollins. In some cases, he allegedly pushed them to take part in sexual activity. The Guardian on Tuesday alleged that Walliams “groomed fans he met when they were as young as 15 and harassed women in the workplace over a number of years”, according to Just Jared.
Agency Drops the Comedian
The consequences for Walliams’ career were immediate once his name was revealed. Independent Talent Group (ITG) announced they are no longer representing him in any capacity. The agency released a statement expressing deep concern over the claims made against their former client. A spokesperson for the agency said, “ITG is deeply disturbed by the allegations concerning David Walliams”, according to Variety.
The group made it clear that they have cut ties completely. This move follows a previous separation from “Britain’s Got Talent,” where Walliams was dropped in 2022 after audio leaked showing him making derogatory comments about contestants. The new allegations add a much more severe layer to his public downfall.
Walliams Denies Being a Predator
Despite the detailed accusations, Walliams firmly rejects the claims of being a predator. He has stated that he has not broken any laws. In a statement to ITV News, he addressed the pain his past actions may have caused. He said, “I am not a sexual predator… I have not broken the law … I am devastated that some of the women I met ten to twenty years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me”, according to Deadline.
Walliams admitted to some regret regarding his past behavior with casual partners. He wrote in a letter to the Guardian, “Looking back, I realize that, at times, I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual”. He also addressed the power dynamic between a famous person and a fan. He stated, “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”. The report from The Guardian and ITN alleges he was “predatory” and “pushy,” repeatedly contacting young women via social media or modeling agencies.
