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BBC Keeps Boxing Day Would I Lie to You? With David Walliams on Air After Allegations

The corporation says no further projects with him are planned, with viewer complaints following an edition recorded months before the claims surfaced.

Overview

  • The Boxing Day special aired on BBC One after the broadcaster confirmed it would make no changes to festive schedules.
  • Scenes from the June recording in which Walliams reportedly made Nazi-salute gestures were condemned and removed from the final edit.
  • HarperCollins said on December 19 it will not publish new Walliams titles following an internal probe into complaints.
  • Reports describe allegations of harassment of junior female staff and an alleged five-figure settlement, which Walliams denies while taking legal advice.
  • Public criticism grew on social media over the decision to broadcast the episode, as charities and events also distanced themselves from the comedian.