Simon Cowell ‘feared David Walliams was not a good person’ as his reaction to sex claims ‘revealed’

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Walliams, 55, left BGT in 2022 after he was caught making sexually explicit and derogatory remarks

Simon Cowell reportedly had his fears that David Walliams was “not a good person” years before the sexual misconduct allegations came out.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 67, and his former fellow judge, 55, were known for their jovial banter on the ITV talent show, which Walliams left in 2022.

Walliams has since been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, including allegations of preying on teenage girls as young as 15. He has denied all wrongdoing.

One women alleged that Walliams used his position as a BGT judge to contact young female fans privately, invite them to his dressing room or home and make unwanted advances.

An employee said he saw very young female guests in Walliams’ dressing room while he was wearing only a towel.

Cowell seemingly distanced himself from Walliams four years ago after his BGT exit, with sources telling The Mail that he had harboured suspicions about the entertainer.

As for the current allegations, an insider said: “Simon hasn’t had anything to do with David for a long time now and he won’t ever again.

“He is pleased that David went from BGT and that it has now moved on without him.” The Standard has contacted Cowell’s representative for comment.

Walliams left BGT after he was caught making sexual remarks about a female contestant and describing an elderly contestant as a “c***”.

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