The David Walliams allegations | BBC Newscast

Today, David Walliams has been named as the ‘well-known celebrity’ who was fighting in the courts to block the publication of serious allegations against him of sexual misconduct.

The comedian and author is accused of preying on girls as young as 15. In allegations published by the Guardian and ITN, multiple women accuse Walliams of using his celebrity status to prey on them for sexual purposes. In a letter to the journalists investigating the claims, Walliams strongly denied all allegations, saying: “I am not a sexual predator.” But he acknowledged that “at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people”.

Adam is joined by Dominic Casciani, home and legal affairs correspondent and Noor Nanji, culture and royal correspondent to unpack what’s been happening.

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