David Walliams: Author Chloe Combi says there were 'real concerns' about him in publishing industry
Author and columnist Chloe Combi has said she had heard rumours that there were "real concerns" about David Walliams's behaviour within the publishing industry more than a decade ago.
TL;DR
- Author Chloe Combi stated she heard rumors about David Walliams's behavior concerning young female staff in the publishing industry over a decade ago.
- In 2015, Combi was allegedly warned by a senior publishing figure not to book Walliams for school events, citing "real concerns" about his behavior.
- Combi's claims coincide with an investigation detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior against Walliams by several women.
- HarperCollins, Walliams's publisher, decided not to publish new titles by him and no longer publishes his back catalogue, stating they take employee wellbeing seriously.
- David Walliams has denied being a sexual predator or breaking the law but expressed regret for not always considering the feelings of those he had casual sexual relationships with.
- The article mentions specific allegations, including claims of grooming and sexual assault involving minors and inappropriate behavior at Britain's Got Talent.
- Government ministers and other figures in the comedy and media industries have commented on a broader 'cultural problem' of abuse and exploitation.