Comedian and children's author David Walliams has been removed from his role as an ambassador for The Children's Trust, a leading UK charity. The organisation confirmed it parted ways with the Little Britain star earlier this year following a review of its ambassador programme.
End of a Charitable Partnership
A spokesperson for The Children's Trust told the Mail: 'After a review of our ambassador programme earlier in the year, David Walliams is no longer an ambassador of The Children's Trust.' Walliams, 58, began working with the charity in January 2018. He was awarded an OBE in 2007 for services to charity and the arts.
In past years, his involvement included reading to children on Christmas Day. At the start of his ambassadorship, Walliams said: 'I am absolutely thrilled to become an ambassador for The Children's Trust. It's a charity I care greatly about... I feel very proud to be involved.'
Publisher and Events Withdraw Support
This development follows the decision by Walliams's publisher, HarperCollins, to drop the author. This action came after a Telegraph investigation published allegations that he had harassed junior female employees. HarperCollins stated: 'HarperCollins takes employee wellbeing extremely seriously and has processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns.'
The report also claimed one employee who raised concerns received a five-figure settlement before leaving the company.
In a statement provided to PA, a spokesperson for Walliams said: 'David has never been informed of any allegations raised against him by Harper Collins. 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.'
Further consequences include his removal from a scheduled appearance at the Waterstones children's book festival in Dundee in February 2026.
BBC's Festive Broadcasting Dilemma
The BBC, which has pre-recorded content featuring Walliams scheduled for the festive period, has clarified its position. The broadcaster confirmed it has no future projects planned with him. However, it will still air a controversial Would I Lie To You? Christmas special on Boxing Day.
The episode was filmed in June and features Walliams performing two Nazi salutes. Both the BBC and the production company, Banijay UK, apologised, calling the segment 'completely unacceptable' and confirming it was immediately acknowledged during recording that it would not be broadcast.
Despite the ongoing controversy, CBBC aired adaptations of Walliams's novels Mr Stink and The Boy in the Dress over the weekend.
