Comedian Lucy Beaumont said she was one of the whistleblowers who spoke to reporters about David Walliams's alleged sexual misconduct, and that she does not think she will be able to work in the television industry again. In an interview with Sky News reported on 11 November 2026, she said she did not witness any of the incidents but was told about them.

A joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News has published allegations that Walliams groomed teenage fans and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl, as far back as 2003. His lawyers said he denies targeting teenagers and using his fame to manipulate them to have sex. Beaumont said a male television worker who had previously worked with Walliams confided in her, claiming he was tasked with bringing girls to the comedian's dressing room. She said she was concerned the girls were working-class and some had never been to London before, and that one told her she had signed a non-disclosure agreement.

Beaumont, known for Meet the Richardsons and Hullraisers, said speaking out could see her labelled a "trouble causer" and that work would gradually slow. She said she felt compelled to act because she had trained in safeguarding as a former teacher, and argued television lacks an HR department or proper duty of care. The report also noted that comedian Russell Brand was sentenced earlier that week to 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.