British comedian, author, and former Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams has been accused by multiple women of using his celebrity status to prey on them for sexual purposes. A three-year joint investigation by the Guardian and ITV News details allegations that the 55-year-old groomed fans, some as young as 15, and engaged in inappropriate relationships with girls and young women.
The investigation revealed various accusations, including one instance of sexual assault of a 15-year-old. Additionally, Walliams is alleged to have harassed women in the workplace over a number of years.
Walliams unsuccessfully sought a court injunction to prevent two news outlets from identifying him, fighting a weeks-long legal battle to keep the claims private. During these proceedings, he claimed that the publication of the sexual misconduct allegations would lead him to take his own life.
Walliams has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, stating, "I am not a sexual predator."