🔗 Share this article David Walliams dropped by book publisher. Best-selling children's author and TV personality David Walliams is no longer with his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement. A representative for the company said: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams." It has been reported that the decision was taken subsequent to an review of allegations of questionable actions directed at women. The company did not confirm the specific rationale behind the move, adding: "We do not comment on internal matters." A Prolific Publishing History Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, with sales exceeding more than 60 million copies globally in dozens of tongues. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins back in 2008. A number of his titles, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into television films. He has published more than 40 books in total, which features a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins in October. Television and Literature He first rose to fame on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was awarded an OBE several years ago in recognition of his work for the charitable sector and arts community. The publisher's decision comes after the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss this past October.