The children's author David Walliams parted ways with publishing house.
Prolific writer for children and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK, the company has said.
An official for the publisher said: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its fresh leadership, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing future works by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the move was made after an review of reports of questionable actions towards women.
The firm did not confirm the specific rationale behind the move, adding: "It is not our policy to discuss private personnel issues."
An Illustrious Writing Journey
Walliams stands as a most best-selling authors for kids, with sales exceeding over six tens of millions of copies globally in dozens of tongues.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008.
Some of his titles, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as TV movies.
His bibliography includes more than 40 books in total, encompassing a holiday title named *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
A Dual Career
He first rose to fame on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE in 2017 for his services to philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
The publisher's decision comes after the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.