David Walliams sexual misconduct allegations
David Walliams, the British comedian, children's author and TV personality, has been accused in reports by the Guardian and ITV of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex. He denies any wrongdoing and says he has not broken the law. The Metropolitan police have opened a criminal investigation into alleged serious sexual offences, saying the allegations are separate from those in the media reports.
Current state
The Metropolitan Police have opened a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged serious sexual offences, saying the allegations are separate from those published by ITV News and the Guardian. Walliams, 55, denies any wrongdoing and says he has not broken the law.
4 sources · 4 reports · Updated 14 Nov 2026
What changed
Met Police open criminal sex offence investigation into David Walliams
The Metropolitan Police opened a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged serious sexual offences, saying the allegations are separate from those published by ITV News and the Guardian.
Developments
- Key development
The Metropolitan Police launched a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged serious sexual offences, stating the allegations are separate from those in the ITV and Guardian reports.
- Earlier development
A court rejected David Walliams' bid to prevent publication, after which the Guardian and ITV News published a joint investigation containing allegations from multiple women, including claims he used his celebrity status to prey on young women and groomed minors.