Published author Chloe Combi warns schools against David Walliams
Published author Chloe Combi told BBC News she received a warning in 2015 to advise schools that David Walliams was not an appropriate speaker due to concerns about his behaviour.
Warning issued to schools
Chloe Combi stated she spoke with a senior publishing figure regarding a school scheme in 2015. This person advised her never to invite David Walliams for events involving teenagers. The senior figure explicitly told her to inform head teachers that he was not a good booking. Combi confirmed she had already heard rumours about his conduct within the small publishing world.
Specific allegations surface
The investigation by the Guardian and ITV News alleges sexual misconduct and abuse of power against Walliams. Several women claim he groomed them when they were fifteen or attempted inappropriate acts at home. HarperCollins dropped his back catalogue in September after an internal investigation into his behaviour with junior employees. A spokesperson for the publisher stated they take employee wellbeing extremely seriously following these reports.
Walliams denies claims
David Walliams told ITV News and the Guardian that he is not a sexual predator. He stated clearly that he has not broken any laws regarding his interactions with others. Combi noted she never met Walliams personally but received information from multiple people in her circle. The allegations include claims of inappropriate behaviour at Britain's Got Talent involving young female contestants.
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