Best-selling children's author and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, according to an announcement.
A representative for the firm commented: "After careful consideration, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish future works by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the conclusion was reached following an investigation into claims about inappropriate behaviour directed at female individuals.
The company has not elaborated on the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "It is not our policy to discuss internal matters."
A Highly Successful Literary Career
Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies internationally in five dozen languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins fifteen years ago.
A number of his titles, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations.
To date, he has released in excess of 40 works combined, including a Christmas book called *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins this past October.
Television and Literature
He first rose to fame on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE several years ago honoring his contributions to the charitable sector and arts community.
This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO in October.
