Sky Drops Walliams Film; Agency Cuts Ties Amid Exploitation Claims

Sky has dropped the upcoming film adaptation of David Walliams' "Fing!" following fresh allegations of sexual misconduct against the entertainer. The decision by the U.K. distributor comes as Walliams has also been dropped by his agency, Independent Talent Group, and shows featuring him have been removed from the BBC's streaming platform. These actions follow reports detailing accusations from multiple women alleging that Walliams abused his celebrity status to prey on teenage girls and young women.

The allegations, detailed by The Guardian and ITV News, suggest inappropriate conduct and advances spanning several years, with claims that Walliams invited teenagers back to his dressing room during his time as a judge on "Britain's Got Talent." Walliams has denied all allegations of wrongdoing and reportedly attempted to prevent the publication of these claims through a legal injunction, which he ultimately lost.

Further developments include TV presenter Jonathan Ross addressing a past joke he made about Walliams, stating he is "horrified" by the revelations and was "genuinely unaware" of the alleged conduct. Comedian Lucy Beaumont has also spoken out, expressing concern about risking her television career by speaking out as a "whistleblower" on Walliams.

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