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Lucy Beaumont thought she’d never work in TV again after speaking up on David Walliams. Something different happened

Lucy Beaumont thought she’d never work in TV again after speaking up on David Walliams. Something different happened

Summary

Comedian Lucy Beaumont said she feared speaking about concerns raised by a junior television worker would damage her career. After she discussed her intervention, her book sold out online and fans bought tour tickets and sent messages of support. David Walliams denies wrongdoing over allegations made by multiple women.

Key Facts

  • A junior television worker told Beaumont that he had been asked to take young women to Walliams’ dressing room.
  • Beaumont did not witness the alleged conduct herself.
  • Multiple women have accused Walliams of using his fame and influence to pursue young women and teenagers for sex.
  • Walliams denies any wrongdoing.
  • Beaumont spoke with the Guardian and ITV News as part of their joint investigation.
  • Beaumont said she feared that speaking out could cost her television work.
  • Her book Drinking Custard: The Diary of a Confused Mum sold out online after she spoke about her concerns.
  • Fans bought tickets to Beaumont’s tour and sent her messages of support.
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