Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by publishing house.
Best-selling young adult author and entertainer David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, according to an announcement.
A spokesman for the firm said: "After careful consideration, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish additional books by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the conclusion was made after an inquiry regarding reports of questionable actions towards women.
The firm did not confirm the reasons for its decision, adding: "We do not comment on internal matters."
A Highly Successful Publishing History
Walliams is one of the UK's most prolific writers for young readers, having sold more than 60 million copies globally in five dozen languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
Several of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into small-screen adaptations.
To date, he has released in excess of 40 works in total, including a Christmas book called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins this past October.
A Dual Career
He first rose to fame on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE several years ago in recognition of his work for charity and the arts.
This move occurs subsequent to the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO last fall.
