Comedian and author David Walliams parted ways with longtime publisher.
Acclaimed children's author and entertainer David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, the company has said.
A representative for the firm said: "Upon deliberation, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish additional books by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the decision was taken subsequent to an inquiry regarding claims about inappropriate behaviour towards young women.
The publisher has not elaborated on the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "We do not comment on private personnel issues."
A Highly Successful Writing Journey
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies worldwide in 55 languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins in 2008.
A number of his books, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies.
His bibliography includes more than 40 books in total, including a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
A Dual Career
His career breakthrough occurred on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He received an OBE several years ago in recognition of his work for the charitable sector and arts community.
This development follows the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.