David Walliams lost his contract with longtime publisher.
Best-selling children's author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement.
A spokesman for the firm stated: "After careful consideration, and under the leadership of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the move was reached following an inquiry regarding reports of questionable actions involving women.
The company declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "We do not comment on private personnel issues."
A Highly Successful Writing Journey
Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, having sold over six tens of millions of copies globally in five dozen languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins back in 2008.
Several of his titles, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations.
His bibliography includes more than 40 books in total, which features a festive story titled *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins this past October.
From Screen to Page
His career breakthrough occurred on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE several years ago honoring his contributions to charity and the arts.
This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.
