The children's author David Walliams lost his contract with book publisher.
Prolific young adult author and entertainer David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, the company has said.
An official for the firm stated: "Upon deliberation, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish future works by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the move was made after an investigation into reports of questionable actions directed at women.
The firm declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, adding: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions."
An Illustrious Writing Journey
Walliams is one of the UK's most prolific writers for young readers, 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*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008.
Some of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations.
He has published in excess of 40 works in total, including a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins in October.
A Dual Career
He first rose to fame 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 made an OBE back in 2017 for his services to the charitable sector and arts community.
This development follows the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO this past October.