Best-selling young adult author and comedian David Walliams has parted ways with his UK book publisher, according to an announcement.
A representative for the firm said: "Upon deliberation, and following the appointment of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the conclusion was reached following an review of allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving young women.
The firm did not confirm the reasons for its decision, noting: "We refrain from speaking about internal matters."
A Highly Successful Publishing History
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies internationally in five dozen languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
Several of his books, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into television films.
To date, he has released in excess of 40 works in total, which features a Christmas book called *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins this past October.
Television and Literature
His career breakthrough occurred on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to charity and the arts.
The publisher's decision comes after the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss this past October.
