🔗 Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams lost his contract with publishing house. Best-selling children's author and entertainer David Walliams has parted ways with his publisher HarperCollins UK, the company has said. An official for the publisher stated: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing additional books by David Walliams." Media sources suggest that the conclusion was made after an inquiry regarding reports of inappropriate behaviour towards female individuals. The company did not confirm the reasons for its decision, adding: "We refrain from speaking about private personnel issues." A Highly Successful Writing Journey Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies internationally in 55 languages. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins in 2008. Several of his books, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into television films. His bibliography includes more than 40 books combined, encompassing a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn. From Screen to Page His initial claim to fame came on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was made an OBE several years ago honoring his contributions to philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.