David Walliams has suffered another reputational blow after being dropped by a major children's charity, adding to a growing list of professional setbacks for the former Britain's Got Talent judge. The 58-year-old author and comedian is no longer an ambassador for The Children's Trust, the organisation has confirmed. Walliams began working with the charity in January 2018, but it has now emerged that the relationship ended earlier this year. A spokesperson said: "After a review of our ambassador programme earlier in the year, David Walliams is no longer an ambassador of The Children's Trust."

The confirmation comes amid a turbulent period for Walliams, who was recently dropped by his publisher HarperCollins following allegations that he harassed junior female employees. The charity stressed that Walliams was no longer an ambassador at the time those allegations came to light. Walliams has strongly denied the claims and is understood to be taking legal advice.

Speaking when he first took on the role in 2018, he said: "I am absolutely thrilled to become an ambassador for The Children's Trust. It's a charity I care greatly about, and every time I visit I am struck by its warm, caring atmosphere and the dedication of its staff.

"The Children's Trust is a very special place with incredibly inspiring young people. I feel very proud to be involved."

Walliams, who was awarded an OBE in 2007 for services to charity and the arts, has also been pulled from an announced appearance at a Waterstones children's book festival scheduled for February 2026.

A spokesperson for the bookseller said: "HarperCollins have confirmed that David Walliams will no longer be appearing at our festival in Dundee."

Meanwhile, questions continue to swirl around Walliams' future on television. The BBC has confirmed it is still planning to air a controversial Christmas special of Would I Lie To You? on Boxing Day.

The episode was filmed in June and featured Walliams making two Nazi salutes during a segment, prompting apologies from both the broadcaster and production company Banijay UK.

At the time, the gestures were described as "completely unacceptable," with the production company adding: "It was immediately acknowledged during the recording that this segment would not be broadcast under any circumstances."

Despite the controversy, CBBC has continued to air adaptations of Walliams' books, including Mr Stink and The Boy in the Dress, over the festive period.

In a statement to The Telegraph, HarperCollins said: "The author is aware of this decision. HarperCollins takes employee wellbeing extremely seriously and has processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns."

The investigation also claimed that one employee who raised concerns received a five-figure payout and later left the company.

Responding via PA, a spokesperson for Walliams said: "David has never been informed of any allegations raised against him by Harper Collins. 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."