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The allegations against David Walliams - podcast

Comedian, author and former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge David Walliams has denied that he is a sexual predator, following publication of allegations in the Guardian.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 10, 2026, 3:04 PM UTC
Key points
  • Maeve McClenaghan reports David Walliams, the comedian and former Britain’s Got Talent judge, is alleged to have groomed fans he met when they were as young as 15.
  • The ITV News documentary David Walliams: Power and Silence is available to watch on YouTube and ITVX.
  • In this episode, investigations correspondent Maeve McClenaghan tells Nosheen Iqbal about the investigation by the Guardian and ITV News.

Multiple women allege David Walliams abused his power and position as a celebrity to prey on them for sexual purposes when they were young women, an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News has found.

According to a statement published by the BBC, Walliams said, “Looking back, I realize that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with.

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