David Walliams Named in Allegations as Court Rejects Bid to Keep Reports Hidden

David Walliams has been identified as the subject of allegations reported after a three-year investigation by ITV News and The Guardian. The claims, which he denies, concern alleged conduct toward young women and girls, including one person who was reportedly 15 at the time. Several women have also alleged that they were groomed as teenagers. The reports include allegations of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment during Walliams’ time as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent. According to the article, the High Court heard that the claims involved an alleged abuse of power and status to contact young women and pursue inappropriate or exploitative encounters. Walliams has said he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law. Walliams had sought an injunction preventing ITN and Guardian News and Media from publishing his name and the allegations. The court dismissed the application, though the judge initially said he could not be named while an appeal remained possible. The article says no appeal was lodged, allowing the outlets to identify him and report the allegations. His barrister told the court that publication could have a potentially fatal effect on Walliams, citing two previous suicide attempts, hospital treatment and examination by doctors. She also said he had no intention of returning to public life. Those statements were presented as part of his case for an injunction; they do not establish the truth of the allegations. Walliams denies wrongdoing, and the claims remain allegations.