David Walliams dropped by publisher

David Walliams has been dropped by his steadfast HarperCollins UK.

A spokesperson for the institution said: "After cautious consideration, and nether the enactment of its caller CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to people immoderate caller titles by David Walliams.

"HarperCollins takes worker wellbeing highly earnestly and has processes successful spot for reporting and investigating concerns.

"To respect the privateness of individuals, we bash not remark connected interior matters."

The 54-year-old, who changeable to fame with the BBC sketch amusement Little Britain, is 1 of the country's best-selling children's authors.

He has written much than 40 books, which person sold much than 60 cardinal copies worldwide and been translated into 55 languages, according to his website.

Walliams has been contacted for comment.

The steadfast announced successful October that it had appointed Kate Elton arsenic its caller main executive, pursuing the departure of erstwhile brag Charlie Redmayne.

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