New reports detail a pattern of distressing behavior in which Walliams sought out young women who were fans and coworkers that goes back more than two decades across the U.K. television and publishing industries.

British children's author and comedian David Walliams used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex, two British news outlets reported on Tuesday.

David Walliams, the U.K. celebrity and best-selling author, has been accused of sexual misconduct and grooming in a new report.

The British children's author and comedian is accused of using his fame to groom girls and young women for sex. He has denied the allegations.

Multiple women have accused British comedian and author David Walliams of sexual misconduct, including when they were teenagers.

British children's author and comedian David Walliams is facing allegations of using his fame to groom girls and young women for sex.