According to an investigation into allegations that David Walliams groomed young women, his correspondence with a teenage fan began with discussions about her comedy writing. However, over time, his reported messages became personal, including compliments, remarks about her appearance, and references to her bathing.
The woman, identified as Alex, stated she first met Walliams at age 15 after attending a Little Britain fan event in January 2004. She alleges their relationship became sexual when she was 17.
Who Is David Walliams?
Walliams, 55, is best known for co-starring with Matt Lucas in the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain. He later served as a judge on ITV's Britain's Got Talent and built a successful career as a children's author, publishing over 40 books.
The comedian left Britain's Got Talent in 2022 after apologising for disrespectful comments about contestants. His publishing relationship with HarperCollins ended in December 2025 following an internal investigation into allegations involving female employees.
How Walliams Met Alex
Alex stated that she gave Walliams her comedy scripts and contact information after meeting him at the fan event. He later contacted her to encourage her writing. They discussed possible work experience, but she reported that the opportunity did not materialise.
She recalled feeling excited by the attention and acknowledged that Walliams may have been trying to make her feel special. However, she described feeling confused when his communication became less frequent after he had initially spent several hours speaking with her by phone.
The Two-Year Email Exchange
The Guardian published eight alleged messages exchanged between Walliams and Alex as part of its investigation with ITV News on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The correspondence spans February 2004 to October 2005.
In an email sent to Alex on 17 February 2004 at 10:07, Walliams wrote: 'Alex, It's great to hear from you again. I hate typing so let's speak. I've lost your number, please can you E-mail it to me? David x'.
In October 2005, Walliams replied to an email about a gig she planned to attend in London. In a message sent on 7 October at 00:36, he asked, 'How are you? How old are you now? What are you up to? Are you still writing? David x'.
Alex, who was nearly 17 and a half, replied that she was 'old enough to go drinking haha' and sent four close-up photographs of herself. At the time, Walliams was 34.
On 9 October at 18:08, Walliams asked about her education, 'How much school have you got left? Is this your final year?' Alex replied at 18:37, 'Well, I don't go to school anymore i go to college... and yeah final year which is nice.'
Three minutes later, Walliams commented on the photographs she had sent, writing, 'Those pictures are really lovely by the way.' He followed up at 19:20 with another request: 'Will you send me some more?'
After Alex sent additional photographs, Walliams complimented her appearance in another message: 'You are gorgeous.' Alex then thanked him and told him he was 'not so bad yourself'. She later mentioned playing guitar and watching television before having a bath. At 19:51, Walliams replied, 'You in the bath is a nice thought.'
David Walliams allegedly sent these emails to a girl he had groomed from the age of 15. When she was 17, he allegedly asked her to send him pictures, including naked photos, and told her that the thought of her in the bath was “nice.” pic.twitter.com/b2knTJm9va
— Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) November 10, 2026
Walliams' Denial and Legal Battle
Walliams sought a High Court injunction to prevent The Guardian and ITV News from identifying him in their investigation, but a judge rejected the request. He subsequently decided not to appeal, allowing the investigation to proceed.
His lawyers stated he initially contacted Alex to encourage her writing and believed she was 18 when they resumed contact. They also denied that he acted inappropriately or requested sexual photographs.
Walliams denies being a sexual predator, breaking the law, or abusing his position. In a statement published with the investigation, he said he was devastated that women he knew expressed hurt or anger toward him.
The revelations have resulted in additional professional consequences. His literary agency, Independent Talent Group, ended its representation, and the BBC began reviewing material featuring or written by him. As of this writing, Walliams has not been convicted of any offence related to the allegations.
David Walliams has been dumped by his literary agency, the Labour party, and the BBC are looking at “all material” he’s been involved in after claims surfaced today of sexually inappropriate behaviour and grooming. pic.twitter.com/7zrWrYliFj
— Channel 5 News (@5_News) November 10, 2026
