The children's author David Walliams lost his contract with longtime publisher.
Prolific young adult author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, the company has said.
An official for the firm stated: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish future works by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the move was reached following an review of allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable directed at young women.
The publisher declined to specify the motivations for this action, noting: "We refrain from speaking about private personnel issues."
An Illustrious Publishing History
Walliams is one of the UK's most best-selling authors for kids, having sold more than 60 million copies internationally in 55 languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins back in 2008.
A number of his works, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as television films.
To date, he has released over four dozen titles combined, including a holiday title named *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins last autumn.
A Dual Career
His career breakthrough occurred on the TV sketch series *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE several years ago in recognition of his work for charity and the arts.
This development follows the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's recent CEO this past October.
