The 55-year-old former children’s author and TV personality was today (November 10) unmasked as the celebrity involved in a legal attempt to stop inappropriate sexual behaviour allegations being aired by the Guardian and ITN.
David Walliams’ plush London home in one of the capital’s most expensive areas was for sale this afternoon – but its listing was later offline. The four-bed townhouse was on sale for £10.5million amid sexual misconduct allegations against the telly star before its Rightmove listing disaappeared this afternoon.
The 55-year-old former children’s author and TV personality was today (November 10) unmasked as the celebrity involved in a legal attempt to stop inappropriate sexual behaviour allegations being aired by the Guardian and ITN.
But after a High Court battle the outlets have published – claiming Walliams targeted girls and women as young as 15 for sexual purposes.
The comedian, children’s author and former Britain’s Got Talent judge bought the property in the “coveted” Regents Park area for £8.45million in 2013, according to HM Land Registry.
It is unclear when the home was put up for sale but the price was reduced at the start of October per a posting on Rightmove. The townhouse is listed as being owned by David Edward Williams, Walliams’ real name, on official documents. He uses Walliams professionally to avoid a name clash.
The home is also given as the service address for Little Britain Limited, of which Walliams is a person with significant control, on Companies House.
The estate agent’s listing said the house “has been totally refurbished and extended by the current owner over the last five years” and “offers generous proportions and a graceful sense of period charm”.
Interior pictures show a number of trophies on display including a Pride of Britain Award – won by Walliams in 2006 – and BBC Sports Personality gong, which he was given in the same year.
The listing adds the home is “an imposing white stucco-fronted residence located on this coveted position opposite Regents Park and London Zoo, just moments from the vibrant open spaces of Primrose Hill”.
It said: “This exceptional residence on Prince Albert Road offers a rare opportunity to enjoy elegant, park-side living in one of London’s most prestigious locations.
“Arranged over multiple levels and extending to approximately 4527 sq ft, (421 sq. mts) the property which has been totally refurbished and extended by the current owner over the last five years offers generous proportions and a graceful sense of period charm.
“From the moment you step inside, the home reveals a sequence of well-balanced living spaces that reflect its architectural heritage, with elegant fireplaces, decorative cornicing and tall sash windows.
“The interiors are immaculate and thoughtfully presented, blending timeless character alongside modern architecture with the benefit of having 21st century technology throughout.”
Walliams rose to fame in comedy sketch show Little Britain in the early 2000s alongside co-star Matt Lucas.He went on to become a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and a celebrated children’s author – although his contract with publisher HarperCollins ended in 2025.
Walliams was dropped by the company after allegations were published that he had behaved inappropriately towards young women.
It then emerged earlier this year that a high-profile celebrity had applied for an injunction to prevent the Guardian and ITN from publishing similar allegations.
Lawyers claimed the celebrity was a serious risk of committing suicide if named.
However a High Court judge ruled this was not reason enough to prevent publication and, this afternoon, both the Guardian and ITN named the celebrity as Walliams.
He denies the allegations against him, the news outlets said.