Publishing Insiders Warned of Concerns About Walliams

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Author Chloe Combi has stated that rumors about David Walliams's conduct circulated within publishing circles more than ten years before recent investigations became public. According to Combi, she learned in 2015 from a senior industry figure that Walliams was inappropriate for school events and that concerns existed regarding his behavior toward young female staff members. Combi emphasizes that such warnings were not isolated; she had encountered similar cautionary remarks from various people working in publishing, entertainment, and related fields. She characterizes these concerns as having been widely understood within professional networks, though not openly discussed in mainstream coverage.