Entertainment Industry Faces Scrutiny After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against David Walliams

David Walliams faces allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming teenage girls following a joint media investigation. In response, government ministers have called meetings with senior entertainment figures, while former colleague Jonathan Ross stated he was horrified by the revelations and unaware of the conduct.

• Comedian and author David Walliams has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct, including claims from two women that he groomed them when they were 15 years old.· 2 sources
• Walliams has denied all wrongdoing, stating he is not a sexual predator and did not break the law or abuse his power, though he acknowledged behaving thoughtlessly in past relationships.· 2 sources
• Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy summoned senior media and entertainment executives to address reported abuses of power, while media minister Ian Murray urged the sector to change its culture.· 2 sources
• Presenter Jonathan Ross released a statement saying he was horrified by the accusations against Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand, explaining that a resurfaced 2004 joke about Walliams was scripted and not based on actual knowledge.· 3 sources
• Following the reports, broadcaster Sky ended its licence for the film Fing!, the BBC began removing programmes including Little Britain, and Walliams was dropped by his literary agency.· 2 sources