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.