David Walliams latest: Comedian revealed as famous man at centre of sexual misconduct allegations

David Walliams has been revealed as the famous man who brought legal action against two media organisations to prevent them from publishing allegations of sexual misconduct.

The former Britain’s Got Talent judge had sought an injunction against The Guardian and ITV because of a risk he would take his own life, after two previous suicide attempts.

Lawyers for the media organisations previously told the High Court in London the allegations they want to report involve the man’s alleged “abuse of his power and status” to contact young women and try to engage in “inappropriate sexual activity, including potential criminal activity”.

The Guardian has published an investigation the day after the appeal deadline passed, with Walliams has denying any wrongdoing.

In a letter addressed to journalists working on this investigation, Walliams 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.”

He added: “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.”

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Holly Evans10 November 2026 12:24

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David Walliams has insisted he is “not a sexual predator” and has said he is “devastated” that allegations have been brought against him.

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In a statement, the comedian said: “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…

“I am not a sexual predator… I have not broken the law… I am devastated that some of the women I met ten to twenty years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”

Holly Evans10 November 2026 12:23

David Walliams named as celebrity behind failed injunction bid

The famous man who tried to get an injunction to prevent the reporting of allegations against him can now be named as David Walliams.

Walliams, 55, brought legal action against Independent Television News (ITN) and Guardian News and Media (GNM), publisher of The Guardian, ahead of the two organisations reporting allegations against him, including of sexual misconduct and potential criminal activity.

Lawyers for the media organisations previously told the High Court in London the allegations involved Walliams’ alleged “abuse of power and status” to contact young women and try to engage in “inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities”.

Walliams denied the claims and unsuccessfully sought an injunction to prevent these publications because of the risk he would take his own life, after two previous suicide attempts.