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What are the claims against David Walliams, and his defence?
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The Guardian and ITV News accuse David Walliams of using his fame to contact and pursue young women and girls, some as young as 15.
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Alleged conduct dates back to 2003. One woman says she met him at a fan event in January 2004, when she was fifteen. Walliams asked the High Court to block the reporting, and Justice Nicklin dismissed the bid. On Monday, 9 November 2026 he missed the deadline to appeal that ruling. The allegations were published on Tuesday, November 10.
- 2003Alleged cases begin
- January 2004Alleged fan event meeting
- 9 November 2026Appeal deadline missed
- 10 November 2026Allegations published
Walliams denies the allegations, including the claim that he sexually assaulted a fifteen-year-old at his home. In his words, I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law. Sky has removed content featuring him, and his agency has dropped him. Downing Street described the accusations as profoundly disturbing.
“I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law.”
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David Walliams named as accused of grooming young women; he denies all claimsRead the article
Based on reports by
- The GuardianJonathan Ross 'horrified' by David Walliams and Russell Brand revelations
- The TelegraphBroadcasters 'ignored reports about Walliams grooming'
- Evening StandardLucy Beaumont comes forward as David Walliams whistleblower: 'I was really worried'
- The IndependentDavid Walliams dropped from his own film after sexual misconduct allegations
- LBCLucy Beaumont 'raised concerns about David Walliams' - as Jonathan Ross 'horrified'
- The IndependentDavid Walliams allegations - what we know