"David Walliams has been dropped from the Waterstones Children's book festival following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The decision comes days after his publisher, HarperCollins, cut ties with the author. Walliams has denied the allegations. Walliams was set to appear at the Dundee leg of the festival on February 7. He has now been removed from the list of speakers on the festival's website."
"HarperCollins dropped Walliams after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women, the Telegraph reported on Friday. According to the newspaper, he was the subject of complaints that he had harassed junior female staff at HarperCollins UK. One woman who raised concerns is understood to have left the company after reaching a settlement that included a five-figure payout."
"A spokesperson for Walliams said that he had never been informed of any allegations raised against him by HarperCollins. He was not party to any investigation or given any opportunity to answer questions. David strongly denies that he has behaved inappropriately and is taking legal advice. In a statement to the Guardian on Friday, HarperCollins said: After careful consideration, and under the leadership of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams."
David Walliams was removed from the Waterstones Children's Book Festival and from the festival's website after his scheduled Dundee appearance on February 7 was cancelled. HarperCollins cut ties and decided not to publish any new titles following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women. Complaints alleged harassment of junior female staff at HarperCollins UK, and one complainant reportedly left after a settlement with a five-figure payout. Walliams denies the allegations, says he was not informed or given an opportunity to respond, and is taking legal advice. The controversy follows earlier criticism for him making Nazi salutes during a Would I Lie to You? recording.
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