In uncompromising language, the firm's partners sharply warned this young woman against discussing with the Press her relationship with Walliams, who was then at the height of his fame. It was quite the document for this young woman, who felt both silenced and denied the opportunity to reveal her experiences with Walliams, which she said had been inappropriate. Yesterday, when the news broke, there was relief in the showbusiness and television worlds where Walliams is, I'm told, 'utterly despised'. The company apologised and Walliams is thought to have walked away with about £5 million. Walliams might have thought he was being funny, but some viewers felt it came across as mean.

Source: Daily Mail December 20, 2025 11:32 UTC