ITV News and the Guardian have published reports detailing serious allegations of sexual misconduct against entertainer David Walliams. These claims surfaced following a collaborative three-year investigation, which was released only after Walliams unsuccessfully attempted to block the information from becoming public through a legal challenge.
Allegations of grooming and misconduct
Several women, who report having no prior connection to one another, have come forward to allege they were targets of unwanted sexual advances. Lilly Creightmore, one of the accusers, stated she was groomed by the entertainer as a teenager and expressed that she felt angry regarding his past behavior toward her. Another woman alleges she met Walliams at a fan event at the age of 15, claiming he groomed her before they eventually had sexual relations when she reached 17.
Specific encounters and professional settings
- One woman alleges she met Walliams for a coffee at 15, later visiting his home where he allegedly attempted to lift her shirt and commit an act she now describes as a sexual assault.
- A woman who worked as a model during her teenage years accused Walliams of grooming her, while another model alleged he tried to kiss her while showing her around his property.
- The investigation claims Walliams engaged in a sexual relationship with at least one junior employee at the publisher HarperCollins and pursued another member of staff.
- Further allegations involve behavior at the ITV production of Britain’s Got Talent, where women claim he invited them to his dressing room.
Response from David Walliams
In a letter addressed to the journalists involved in the investigation, Walliams denied the accusations. He wrote: “Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with. I realise I did not always take people’s feelings properly into account. That is something I regret. And whilst a power imbalance is inevitable when one party is famous, abusing that power is something else entirely and it is something that I never did.”
Walliams maintained his innocence regarding criminal activity, stating: “I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”
Background and professional career
David Walliams rose to prominence alongside Matt Lucas in the early 2000s, gaining national fame through sketch comedy series Little Britain. Beyond his work in comedy, he served as a long-term judge on ITV’s talent competition Britain’s Got Talent and established himself as a successful author of children’s books. The accusations against him concern events allegedly taking place between 10 and 20 years ago. If you are affected by any of the issues in this story, help and support is available at Action Line.
