David Walliams Adaptation ‘Fing!’ Pulled by Doha Film Festival Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
The upcoming Doha Film Festival has removed fantasy feature “Fing!” from its program following sexual misconduct allegations against David Walliams, the British actor and writer who is the author of the book on which the film is based. Walliams, who rose to prominence for his comedy show “Little Britain” before becoming a judge on “Britain’s […]
UK comedian David Walliams is accused of sexual assault and grooming teenage fans, according to allegations published by The Guardian newspaper and ITV news channel. The claims come from a joint investigation into allegations dating back to 2003. Walliams, 55, denies the allegations, stating he never engaged in grooming young women and denies sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl named Jade.
The Guardian published a letter from Walliams stating he "behaved thoughtlessly" in casual relationships but insisted he is "not a sexual predator" and "has not broken the law". Other women have also come forward with similar allegations, including Alex, who claims Walliams met her when she was 15 and she had consensual sex with him when she was 17, but he was "pushy" and treated her "like a prostitute".
Walliams' publisher, HarperCollins, dropped him last year after he faced accusations of harassing female staff, which he denied. The BBC and his literary agents have also distanced themselves from the former star.
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