David Walliams Faces Backlash After Alleged Nazi Salute on BBC Show

David Walliams Faces Backlash After Alleged Nazi Salute on BBC Show

British comedian and children author David Walliams is under fire after reports claim he made Nazi salutes during the filming of a BBC Christmas special. The incident occurred while recording Would I Lie To You?, a popular panel show.

What Happened During the Recording?

According to The Times, Walliams made the salutes while his teammate, Call the Midwife star Helen George, told a story. She claimed she sprained her wrist from “waving too much” on Strictly Come Dancing.

When the opposing team joked her wave was “too little,” Walliams reportedly exaggerated his own wave, ending in a Nazi salute. Witnesses say:

  • Host Rob Brydonscolded him.
  • Walliams later repeated the gesture with a sexual innuendo.
  • Fellow panelist Lee Mackappeared unimpressed.

An audience member tweeted:

“I didn’t have David Walliams doing a Nazi salute at the Would I Lie To You? taping on my 2025 bingo card.”

How Did the BBC and Producers Respond?

Both the BBC and Banijay UK (which produces the show) issued statements:

Statement

Key Points

Banijay UK

Called the gesture “deeply offensive” and confirmed it won’t air.

BBC

Said the salute was “completely unacceptable” and apologized to the audience.

Walliams representatives have not yet commented.

Why Is This Controversial?

  1. This isn’t Walliams’ first scandal:

    • 2022: He left Britain Got Talent after leaked recordings showed him mocking contestants.
    • 2020: He made sexual remarksabout a female auditionee.

    Now, the Nazi salute—a symbol linked to Hitler regime—has caused fresh outrage. Many argue:
    It’s offensive to Holocaust survivors.
    Comedians should know better than to use such imagery.
    BBC has a responsibility to prevent such incidents.

Who Is David Walliams?

  1. Quick Facts

    Category

    Details

    Full Name

    David Edward Williams

    Age

    53 (Born August 20, 1971)

    Famous For

    Little Britain, BGT, children books

    Net Worth

    Estimated £20 million

    Ex-Wife

    Supermodel Lara Stone (divorced 2015)

    Career Highlights

    • TV ShowsLittle Britain, Come Fly With Me, Britain Got Talent
    • BooksGangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy, The Boy in the Dress
    • Recent Work: Hosting Making a Scene podcast with Matt Lucas

FAQs About David Walliams

A: In 2022, he left after leaked recordings revealed him mocking contestants. He later sued for breach of privacy.

A: He divorced Lara Stone in 2015, citing her “unreasonable behavior.” Neither has publicly explained further.

A: In a 2024 interview, he said he’d identify as non-binary if younger, calling himself “somewhere between genders.”

A: His bestsellers include:

  • Gangsta Granny
  • Billionaire Boy
  • The Boy in the Dress

What Next for Walliams?

This latest scandal could damage his career further, especially after his BGT exit. While the BBC won’t air the footage, the backlash is growing.

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