British comedian and children’s author David Walliams has denied allegations that he used his celebrity status to groom teenage girls and young women for sexual purposes.
A joint investigation by ITV News and The Guardian, published on Tuesday, featured accounts from several women who alleged misconduct by the 55-year-old entertainer.
One woman claimed Walliams sexually assaulted her at his London home when she was just 15, while others accused him of grooming them during their teenage years.
The allegations were based on interviews with multiple women who provided firsthand accounts of their alleged experiences with the comedian.
Walliams has strongly denied the claims and previously attempted to obtain a court injunction to prevent the two media organisations from identifying him in their reports.
According to the Associated Press, he argued that publishing the allegations of sexual misconduct could lead him to take his own life.
However, his attempt to secure the injunction was unsuccessful, allowing ITV News and The Guardian to proceed with identifying him in their investigation.
The allegations remain disputed, with Walliams denying the accusations.
