Revealed: How BGT probed claims David Walliams was taking teenagers into his dressing room six YEARS ago - and Simon Cowell's withering reaction to his old friend's downfall

After being alerted to claims that Walliams, a judge on the ITV family programme, had behaved inappropriately at the Fountain Studios in Wembley by journalists and social media posts, chiefs investigated who he had…

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Jonathan Ross says he is 'horrified' by David Walliams allegations as he opens up about 'deeply shocking' joke about Little Britain comedian 'going home with 15-year-olds'

The presenter made the remark at the British Comedy Awards in 2004, when Little Britain – which Walliams created and starred in alongside Matt Lucas – was awarded Best TV Comedy. 'The comedy awards is 15 years old – 15…

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From Little Britain and Comic Relief to marrying a supermodel...then sex allegation scandal: A timeline of David Walliams's career highs and lows

The 55-year-old, who shot to fame with the sketch series Little Britain, is alleged to have 'abused his status' to engage in 'inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities' with several women and girls over two…

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Ads for four brands banned over ‘misleading’ carbon neutral delivery claims

A courier delivering boxes in London. (Alamy/PA) City Edition News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening…

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Mapped: The UK's 'happiest places to live' – and how much it costs to move there

Join today Already a member? Log in An annual survey has named Richmond upon Thames the happiest place to live in Britain – but moving there comes at a price. While the borough offers residents glimpses at roaming deer…

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Lucy Beaumont comes forward as David Walliams 'whistleblower' as she calls out TV industry

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Who should win the battle of the supermarket Christmas ads? Vote for YOUR favourite now - from Waitrose's love story with Keira Knightley to John Lewis' glamorous grandma

A shirtless James Norton , a glamorous grandma, Wallace and Gromit in Barbour jackets and even a love story involving Keira Knightley are all contenders for the top spot. Sainsbury's helped kick off the race to deliver…

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Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by David Walliams and Russell Brand revelations

Walliams, one of Britain's best-known television personalities and top-selling children's authors, has been accused by several women of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex.…

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Cold health alerts issued across the UK with temperatures set to dip as low as -5°C

Beginning at 9 am Thursday and lasting until noon on Saturday, a yellow alert has been issued for the North West and West Midlands, which will see temperatures drop below freezing. The UKHSA issues yellow cold-health…

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Acquitted ‘China Spy’ claims he was ‘fall guy’ for security services

Join today Already a member? Log in A British man who was acquitted of spying for China said he believes he was used as a “fall guy” for security services who wanted to put foreign espionage threats “on the map”. Mr Cash…

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