David Walliams lost his contract with book publisher.

Acclaimed writer for children and comedian David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, as confirmed by the firm.

An official for the company stated: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams."

It has been reported that the decision was made after an inquiry regarding allegations of questionable actions towards young women.

The firm did not confirm the motivations for this action, adding: "We do not comment on internal matters."

A Prolific Literary Career

Walliams stands as a most prolific writers for young readers, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies worldwide in five dozen languages.

His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008.

A number of his titles, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into small-screen adaptations.

To date, he has released in excess of 40 works in total, which features a festive story titled *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn.

A Dual Career

He first rose to fame 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 was made an OBE in 2017 honoring his contributions to the charitable sector and arts community.

This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive in October.