The BBC has said it will remove from its streaming platform those shows, including “Little Britain,” that star or were written by British comedian, author and former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge David Walliams, after allegations that he was a sexual predator were published on Tuesday by the Guardian.
\n\nThe newspaper alleged that Walliams “groomed fans he met when they were as young as 15 and harassed women in the workplace over a number of years.” He denies the allegations.
\n\nAmong the allegations, which were made during a joint investigation by the Guardian and ITN, is that Walliams was “predatory” and “pushy,” repeatedly contacting young women either via social media or modelling agencies, inviting them to his home or his dressing room at “Britain’s Got Talent.” One woman, who became friendly with the comedian after he contacted her, said he would “constantly pester her for sex.”
\n\nA spokesperson for the BBC said: “These are serious allegations. As such, the BBC is looking carefully at all material featuring and written by David Walliams on our platforms.
\n\n“We are in the process of removing some programs, including ‘Little Britain,’ whilst this review is underway.”
\n\nWalliams was a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent” for…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/