Jonathan Ross denounces Walliams allegations and Brand conviction

BBC • 11 Nov 03:13

TV presenter Jonathan Ross expressed shock at recent sexual misconduct allegations involving David Walliams and the rape conviction of Russell Brand, while noting he was unaware of any wrongdoing at the time.

BBC • 10 Nov 22:41

The High Court ruled that comedian David Walliams could not obtain a permanent injunction to keep his name hidden in an ongoing investigation, allowing media outlets to publish the allegations.

The Guardian • 10 Nov 21:27

A UK high court dismissed David Walliams' attempt to block reporting on multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, permitting The Guardian and ITV News to publish the claims.

Nine.com.au • 10 Nov 19:41

A High Court decision has allowed ITV News and The Guardian to name David Walliams as the celebrity accused of sexual misconduct, following the rejection of his injunction bid.

Al Jazeera • 10 Nov 18:47

A joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News reports multiple women accusing author David Walliams of grooming and sexual assault, which he denies.

BBC • 10 Nov 18:43

A joint investigation by ITV News and the Guardian alleges that David Walliams engaged in grooming and sexual assault of teenage girls and young women, which the entertainer denies.

CBC • 10 Nov 18:19

British comedian and author David Walliams has been accused by several women of grooming them as teenagers and of inappropriate behavior at work, while he denies the claims.

ITVX • 10 Nov 16:55

A three-year joint ITV News and Guardian investigation alleges that comedian David Walliams used his celebrity status to pursue and allegedly assault several women when they were teenagers, while he denies any wrongdoing.

Deadline • 10 Nov 14:48

The BBC is removing several David Walliams titles, including Little Britain and Gangsta Granny, from its iPlayer service while it reviews the material following new sexual misconduct allegations.

The Guardian • 10 Nov 14:09

Judge Nicklin refused to grant a permanent injunction preventing the Guardian and ITN from publishing claims about Walliams, citing the need to protect press freedom despite concerns over his mental health.

Deadline • 10 Nov 13:41

David Walliams is no longer represented by Independent Talent Group following the publication of sexual misconduct claims, which the author denies.

Variety • 10 Nov 12:40

The Guardian and ITV News report that comedian David Walliams has been accused of grooming fans and harassing women, after a court refused to block publication of the story.

News.com.au • 10 Nov 12:17

The High Court dismissed comedian David Walliers' attempt to obtain an injunction preventing media outlets from reporting claims of alleged sexual misconduct, and he did not lodge an appeal.

Page Six • 10 Nov 12:10

British comedian and author David Walliams was named as the subject of sexual misconduct claims after a London court denied his request to keep his identity confidential.

HuffPost UK • 10 Nov 12:06

British author and former TV judge David Walliams has been accused by several women of grooming and sexual assault, which he denies, while a court rejected his attempt to block publication of the claims.

The Guardian • 10 Nov 12:02

Several women allege that the comedian used his celebrity status to contact and pursue them from their teens, while Walliams denies wrongdoing; HarperCollins has ended its publishing relationship with him.