Second celebrity granted gagging order over sexual misconduct claims journalist says

A second well-known male celebrity accused of having multiple victims is hiding behind a legal injunction, the Daily Mail and LBC reported. Speaking on The Private Eye Podcast, Private Eye investigative journalist Justine Smith said the unnamed star is in the public eye and was granted the gagging order several months ago. [1][8]

The revelation follows claims surrounding comedian and author David Walliams, who BBC News and France 24 reported is facing allegations of sexual misconduct, grooming, inappropriate behaviour, and abusing his power more than ten years ago. An investigation by The Guardian and ITV News detailed allegations accusing Walliams of preying on young women for sex, France 24 noted. The Daily Mail added that Walliams was accused of abusing his power to groom teenagers as young as 15. [1][5][7]

BBC News reported that Walliams denies all allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, and abuse of power. Following the claims, irishtimes.com reported that the British culture secretary is scheduled to meet media and entertainment industry figures to discuss calls for improved safeguarding. [6][7]

David Walliams, whose real name is David Edward Williams, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television personality who gained prominence alongside Matt Lucas on the sketch series Little Britain. He also served as a judge on Britain's Got Talent from 2012 to 2022. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Walliams was unmasked after he tried and failed to obtain a High Court injunction to prevent media outlets from reporting on the allegations against him. [12][14][16][17]