Publisher HarperCollins has reportedly discontinued the back catalogue of David Walliams’ children’s books following allegations of inappropriate conduct.
Walliams, known for his work in comedy and television, has authored 23 children’s books, all published by HarperCollins. These books have collectively sold over 60 million copies globally, with multiple adaptations for television.
Notable titles include his 2008 debut, The Boy In The Dress, 2010’s Billionaire Boy, and the 2021 release Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!.
According to recent reports, HarperCollins plans to phase out remaining stock of Walliams’ books. This decision follows the publisher’s announcement in late 2025 that it would not release any new titles by the star of Little Britain after careful consideration.
HarperCollins has confirmed the discontinuation of Walliams’ backlist, as reported by The Bookseller. The publication stated that the publisher will gradually remove Walliams’ books from retail shelves, along with digital and audio editions.
Walliams has not yet responded to the latest report. However, his representative issued a statement in December 2025, in which David Walliams strongly denied any inappropriate behavior and indicated that he is seeking legal counsel.
The representative added that Walliams was never informed of any allegations made against him by HarperCollins, and that he was not involved in any investigation nor given a chance to respond to the claims.
At the time, HarperCollins stated that it has procedures for reporting and investigating concerns regarding employee wellbeing. The company declined to comment on internal matters to respect individual privacy.
Subsequently, the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival removed Walliams from its lineup, as reported by The Independent.
Walliams, aged 55, gained prominence in the early 2000s as the co-creator and star of the BBC sketch show Little Britain with Matt Lucas. He served as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent from 2012 to 2022, departing after apologizing for a recording in which he made disrespectful remarks about contestants.
The comedian later sued FremantleMedia, the production company of BGT, over the leak of private remarks, with the dispute settled in late 2023.