Prolific children's author and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his UK book publisher, the company has said.
A spokesman for the publisher commented: "Following a thorough review, 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 investigation into claims about inappropriate behaviour directed at women.
The publisher did not confirm the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "We do not comment on internal matters."
An Illustrious Literary Career
Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, having sold over six tens of millions of copies globally in dozens of tongues.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins back in 2008.
Some of his works, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations.
His bibliography includes more than 40 books combined, encompassing a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins last autumn.
Television and Literature
He first rose to fame on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was made an OBE several years ago in recognition of his work for the charitable sector and arts community.
This move occurs subsequent to the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive in October.
