The children's author David Walliams lost his contract with longtime publisher.
Prolific children's author and TV personality David Walliams is no longer with his publisher HarperCollins UK, the company has said.
A representative for the publisher said: "Upon deliberation, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the conclusion was reached following an review of allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving female individuals.
The company declined to specify the reasons for its decision, stating: "We refrain from speaking about confidential company decisions."
A Prolific Literary Career
Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, with sales exceeding in excess of 60 million copies globally in dozens of tongues.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
A number of his titles, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies.
He has published over four dozen titles in total, encompassing a holiday title titled *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn.
Television and Literature
He first rose to fame on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO last fall.