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Piers Morgan’s two-word verdict on David Walliams after saying ‘I couldn’t work with him’
Piers Morgan’s past insults of David Walliams have resurfaced after Walliams was identified as the subject of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The claims, reported by the Guardian and ITV, include allegations that he pursued women when they were teenagers; Walliams denies them.
Morgan called Walliams “soooooo creepy” in a 2022 tweet and had previously described him as two-faced and said he could not work with him on Britain’s Got Talent. The investigation also includes allegations of inappropriate conduct at the programme and at publisher HarperCollins, including relationships with junior employees. Walliams sought an injunction to prevent publication, arguing through his lawyers that he was at risk of suicide, but the bid was unsuccessful.
In short
- Morgan’s past criticism of Walliams has resurfaced.
- Walliams denies allegations reported by the Guardian and ITV.
- His bid to block publication of the investigation failed.
Explained simply
Britain’s Got Talent is a television talent show in which performers compete before judges, including well-known entertainers. David Walliams was a judge on the programme for several years, alongside Piers Morgan in its early series.
The Guardian and ITV have reported allegations of sexual misconduct concerning Walliams, including claims involving women who were teenagers at the time. Walliams denies the allegations. The reporting also refers to alleged conduct at Britain’s Got Talent and at publisher HarperCollins, where Walliams has published books.
The case matters because the allegations concern behaviour in workplaces and the treatment of younger people and junior colleagues. Morgan’s earlier public criticism of Walliams has drawn attention again in light of the reporting.