The children's author David Walliams dropped by longtime publisher.
Prolific young adult author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his UK book publisher, as confirmed by the firm.
An official for the publisher commented: "Following a thorough review, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the move was reached following an investigation into reports of conduct deemed unsuitable involving women.
The firm did not confirm the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "We do not comment on confidential company decisions."
A Prolific Publishing History
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, boasting over in excess of 60 million copies internationally in 55 languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, was published by HarperCollins back in 2008.
Some of his works, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into television films.
He has published over four dozen titles altogether, which features a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
Television and Literature
His initial claim to fame came on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE in 2017 for his services to philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
This development follows the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.