Overview
- BBC One showed the pre-recorded festive episode at 7pm on Boxing Day, with Walliams appearing alongside regulars and guest panellists.
- The corporation had confirmed in advance it would keep the programme in the schedule and said it has no future projects directly involving Walliams.
- HarperCollins ended plans for new books after an internal probe into alleged harassment of junior staff, and Walliams denies wrongdoing and says he is taking legal advice.
- Audience members reported Walliams making Nazi salutes during the June recording; the BBC apologised, called the behaviour completely unacceptable and the gestures were not in the broadcast.
- Viewers complained on social media about the decision to air the show, and institutions have distanced themselves from Walliams, including The Children's Trust and Waterstones' Children's Book Festival.