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Has David Walliams finally wrecked what was left of his career?

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itsnotabouthepasta · 12/06/2025 11:32

He was part of the taping of the xmas special of WILTY yesterday and did a Nazi salute twice, as "comedy"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg59q1xgv8o

At least the show immediately told him that it was utterly unacceptable and the BBC and production have also condemed him immediately, rather than this coming to light in a few years time.

Combined with this and also being booted off BGT for the way he spoke to contestants, surely there's no way back for him now on telly?

David Walliams hosts the ZSL London Zoo's annual Safari in the City fundraising gala at London Zoo. Picture date: Wednesday September 20, 2023. P

David Walliams' Nazi salute on Would I Lie To You unacceptable, BBC says

The children's author and comedian made the gestures during a recording of Would I Lie To You?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg59q1xgv8o

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KnittyNell · 12/06/2025 12:34

myplace · 12/06/2025 12:24

Actually I’m slightly torn. Can’t stand the man. Gives me the creeps. A lot of his comedy is cruel.

However… comedy does push the boundaries. ‘Allo ‘Allo was full of nazi salutes. I’m not sure this is the thing to cancel him for.

Being an arse to people, yes absolutely.

I totally agree.

Zebedee999 · 12/06/2025 12:33

Lambourn16 · 12/06/2025 12:28

Little Britain was a fantastic comedy programme ruined by dull, humourless virtue signallers.

A world without comedy is somewhat drab however that is unfortunately what some prefer.

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Yes it was hilarious, loved it. It'd definitely upset virtue signallers then and now. That said I am not a David Walliams fan he seems a bit bullying.

MrsTWH · 12/06/2025 12:32

I hope so.

A friend of mine went on a date with him once. Confirmed my opinion of him!

Lambourn16 · 12/06/2025 12:28

Ablondiebutagoody · 12/06/2025 12:05

This David Walliams?

Little Britain was a fantastic comedy programme ruined by dull, humourless virtue signallers.

A world without comedy is somewhat drab however that is unfortunately what some prefer.

Nopenott0day · 12/06/2025 12:28

myplace · 12/06/2025 12:24

Actually I’m slightly torn. Can’t stand the man. Gives me the creeps. A lot of his comedy is cruel.

However… comedy does push the boundaries. ‘Allo ‘Allo was full of nazi salutes. I’m not sure this is the thing to cancel him for.

Being an arse to people, yes absolutely.

Allo Allo was set during WW 2 though. Slightly different

ExpressCheckout · 12/06/2025 12:25

@itsnotabouthepasta the BBC and production have also condemned him immediately, rather than this coming to light in a few years time.

Yes, they have. But they've continued to employ him, you know, like they did with 'family-favourite' Savile. Time to defund the BBC.

myplace · 12/06/2025 12:24

Actually I’m slightly torn. Can’t stand the man. Gives me the creeps. A lot of his comedy is cruel.

However… comedy does push the boundaries. ‘Allo ‘Allo was full of nazi salutes. I’m not sure this is the thing to cancel him for.

Being an arse to people, yes absolutely.

dustydvd · 12/06/2025 12:23

One can always hope…

sprinklesandshines · 12/06/2025 12:22

BeanQuisine · 12/06/2025 12:21

Article says he "has not appeared on terrestrial television since 2022."

So in the meantime he's appeared on television on other planets?

This differs from satellite and cable. I assume by that they mean basic channels like BBC and ITV. You can probably still see his old shows on other channels/streaming.

Greedybilly · 12/06/2025 12:22

Vile little man

BeanQuisine · 12/06/2025 12:21

Article says he "has not appeared on terrestrial television since 2022."

So in the meantime he's appeared on television on other planets?

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 12/06/2025 12:20

Fingers crossed

LavenderBlue19 · 12/06/2025 12:16

Hopefully. He's been vile for many years, goodness knows how he kept getting such high profile jobs for so long.

Ablondiebutagoody · 12/06/2025 12:05

This David Walliams?

Has David Walliams finally wrecked what was left of his career?
sprinklesandshines · 12/06/2025 11:53

While maybe he won’t make it back on prime time shows anymore he won’t suffer, he has a significant income from children’s books. Alton towers named a children’s ride area after his books and it seems bizarre. But he will be making money off that too.

personally I think he’s weird but I do like his humour and miss him on bgt

hydriotaphia · 12/06/2025 11:40

According to this podcast his publishers have been working hard to keep him from getting cancelled for some time https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cq2hebfhbl7KN6XsQfdZk

Agree that he must be too much of a liability now for the BBC at least (who are rightly having to work hard on their reputation after so many revelations regarding abusers in their ranks).