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David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after being dropped by publisher

The comedian is one of the UK’s most successful children’s authors

Evening Standard

David Walliams dropped by publisher over alleged inappropriate behaviour

Successful children’s author denies allegations after he was reportedly accused of harassing junior female staff

The Guardian - UK

David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour claims after being dropped by publisher

Ex-Britain’s Got Talent star was not informed about or party to an investigation by HarperCollins, his spokesperson says

The Independent UK

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The most incredible challenges celebrities have done for charity, as Sara Cox raises £7.6m

Some of Britain’s top celebs have raised millions for charity over the years

Evening Standard

Elton John left in stitches as David Walliams entertains music legend on Cannes holiday

Sir Elton John danced alongside David Walliams as the pair dined in Cannes with the cast of Netflix's Heartstopper.

The Independent UK

Everywhere Liam and Noel Gallagher have lived in their adopted hometown of London

The Gallagher brothers may have been born in Manchester, but they made their adult lives in and around north London

Evening Standard

Is Bruno Tonioli Leaving Britain's Got Talent? Possible Reasons — And The Fan Favourites Tipped To Replace Him

After only two seasons of judging on hit TV series Britain's Got Talent, Bruno Tonioli is set to leave, with two fan-favourite celebrities at the top of the list to replace him.

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Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon announce The Trip’s return with season five in the Northern Lights

Series was previously thought to be over after the pair’s Greece-set instalment in 2020

The Independent UK

Pik-Sen Lim death: Doctor Who and Johnny English 2 actor dies, aged 80

Lim was a prominent star on British TV in the 1970s and 1980s

The Independent UK

EastEnders fans left stunned by ‘monumental’ character return after 20 years

Fans ‘never thought’ the character would return to Albert Square

The Independent UK

'Unacceptable and Offensive': BBC Responds to David Walliams' Nazi Salute Gestures

During a June 2025 taping of Would I Lie to You?, David Walliams shocked audiences by repeatedly making Nazi salutes, prompting strong condemnation from the BBC. Although the footage will be cut, the incident has reignited debate over offensive humour and Walliams' behaviour in British comedy.

International Business Times UK

Flight 149: Hostage of War - Why was a BA Flight allowed to land in the middle of the Gulf War?

The horrific incident saw more than 300 people taken hostage after their unwittingly landed in a warzone

The Independent UK

BBC calls David Walliams ‘unacceptable’ for panel show Nazi salutes

The star’s gesture is believed to have shocked the other celebrity panellists and studio audience

The Independent UK

David Walliams ‘shocks’ audience with two Nazi salutes at Would I Lie to You? recording

He was ‘reprimanded’ by host Rob Brydon after making offensive gestures while filming episode

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Evening Standard

David Walliams ‘gave Nazi salutes while recording BBC’s Would I Lie To You?’

The Times, who first reported the story, said team captain Lee Mack looked distinctly unimpressed by the incident.

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Kate Moss had to wait 23 years to get 'closure' on Johnny Depp split

Kate Moss only got "closure" on her separation from Johnny Depp 23 years later when the pair saw each over at Stella McCartney's 50th birthday bash in September 2021, fellow party guest David Walliams has claimed.

The Independent UK

Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen Z adore it?

IN FOCUS: Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok. What’s the deal with that, asks Anya Ryan

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David Schwimmer went through a phrase of not being able to bear hearing the ‘Friends’ theme tune

While opening up about the downsides of fame that came with starring on the show, David Schwimmer has revealed he went through a phrase of hating the ‘Friends’ theme tune.

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The Independent UK

David Schwimmer shares how daughter made him reassess his relationship with Friends

‘Intelligence’ actor admitted he never watched the sitcom after filming wrapped in 2004

The Independent UK

David Walliams mocks Simon Cowell over Britain’s Got Talent failure he ‘wasn’t happy’ about

Former ITV talent show colleagues are allegedly ‘no longer on speaking terms’

Evening Standard

David Walliams says Simon Cowell was ‘not happy’ when he won Best TV Judge

Walliams joked that judging is ‘all he (Simon Cowell) does’.

The Independent UK

Matt Lucas gives update on Little Britain’s future after being quizzed about revival

The controversial sketch show has received new interest thanks to TikTok

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BBC The One Show in Chaos as Alex Jones Stunned by David Walliams’ Controversial Joke

David Walliams' Cheeky Keir Starmer Joke Leaves The One Show Hosts Awkwardly Scrambling

Louder

“I'm not having that!” The night Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher stormed out of a Spinal Tap gig in New York after discovering that the English hard rock legends weren't actually a real band, or indeed English

No-one tell Liam Gallagher that Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy aren't real, the poor lamb is still getting over the shock of learning that Spinal Tap aren't who he thought they were

The Independent UK

Martin Clunes says David Walliams was ‘very rude’ about him: ‘I was not flattered’

Walliams and his collaborator Matt Lucas played Japanese schoolgirls who were obsessed with Clunes in their controversial show, ‘Come Fly With Me’

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