This latest setback comes amid a string of problems for the former TV star, who has been hit with allegations about his controversial behaviour
Cancelled comedian David Walliams has suffered another blow in the wake of being dropped by his publisher – the remainder of his live theatre show tour has been axed. The star promised fans ‘an unforgettable evening of laughter, storytelling, and surprises’ with his one-man show, An Audience with David Walliams, and was booked to appear next week at The University of Exeter on March 24 and Cadogan Hall in London on March 25.
But both events have now been quietly cancelled, which is the latest in a long line of career setbacks for the former TV favourite and best-selling children’s author. The Little Britain star, 54, lost his TV job as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent after ‘disrespectful comments’ made about some of the contestants were leaked.
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He was also removed as the narrator on the comedy clip show It’ll Be Alright On The Night and replaced by Tom Allen. Then last December Walliams was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” towards female staff. He has since been axed from Waterstones’ huge Children’s Book Festival 2026.
His previous tour dates took place in Hull, York and Derby in November 2025 – a month before the HarperCollins accusations came to light. Ticket prices ranged from £45 to £65 and there were also VIP meet and greet tickets on offer, but both the remaining shows were dropped with less than two weeks to go.
It is believed that poor ticket sales were behind the decision. In February, just 340 tickets had been sold for the Exeter venue which can seat 1,000 people. Fans trying to buy tickets on-line are now greeted with the message: “Tickets are currently not on sale’” Those who call Cadogan Hall box office to ask for tickets have been told: “It has been cancelled by the promoter.”
Walliams – whose comedy series Little Britain with Matt Lucas earned him Baftas, Emmys and the prestigious Rose D’Or – has been fighting hard to clear his name over the scandals which have hit him.
He has denied HarperCollins’ allegations that he behaved “inappropriately” towards female staff there. His spokesperson said at the time: “He has never been informed of any allegations raised against him.
“He was not party to any investigation or given any opportunity to answer questions. David strongly denies that he has behaved inappropriately and is taking legal advice.”When he left BGT in 2023 after ten years on the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, he launched a legal battle with Fremantle, the production company behind the show. He accused them of data protection breaches which had caused him financial and mental harm following the leaking of private, derogatory comments about contestants. They ended up reaching an “amicable resolution” and settlement.
The comedian had also enjoyed huge success as a children’s author selling more than 60 million copies worldwide of his tales such as Gangsta Granny, The Boy In The Dress and Mr Stink. The Mirror has approached his representatives for comment.
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