David Walliams under investigation for 'serious sexual offenses'
What's the story
David Walliams, comedian and former judge on Britain's Got Talent (BGT), is being investigated for "serious sexual offenses," London's Metropolitan Police confirmed on Friday. The investigation comes after allegations of sexual abuse against a teenage girl were made in a joint investigation by ITN and The Guardian. The allegations also include "grooming" young fans and sexual harassment, which Walliams (55) has vehemently denied.
Investigation details
'Detectives are also proactively reviewing that reporting to establish...'
The Metropolitan Police said they have received "a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offenses involving a man now in his 50s."
"The allegations are separate from those reported by ITN and The Guardian," the force added.
"However, as part of their investigation, detectives are also proactively reviewing that reporting to establish whether there is any evidence of offenses."
Call for action
'We would encourage anyone who has been the victim...'
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney, whose team is leading the investigation, urged, "We would encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offense to come forward and speak to us, no matter when it happened."
"We know reporting allegations of this nature can be daunting, but specialist officers are on hand to provide support, answer questions, and guide you through the process."
Legal battle
Walliams denied being a 'sexual predator'
Earlier, Walliams had applied for an injunction to stop the publication of these allegations, claiming it would lead him to suicide. However, a judge refused his application.
In response to the initial allegations, Walliams denied being a "sexual predator" but admitted to "behaving thoughtlessly toward other people [he] had casual sexual relationships with."
Notably, Walliams's legal troubles aren't new.
In late 2025, he was dropped by publisher HarperCollins over allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace behavior.