Abby Tomlinson, a senior aide to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has claimed that comedian David Walliams invited her to his Britain's Got Talent dressing room when she was 17 years old. Tomlinson is among several women who have made sexual misconduct allegations against the actor.
According to Tomlinson, Walliams messaged her in 2015 inviting her to a live BGT show. She attended with a 13-year-old girl, and upon arrival, they were taken to Walliams' dressing room where two other girls, aged 16 and 17, were present. Tomlinson stated that they were left alone with Walliams without another adult.
Tomlinson had previously voiced concerns about Walliams on social media in 2020, recounting an instance where a comedian invited her to meet him at 17, liked her Instagram photos after she turned 18, and sent her a direct message saying "looking good x" when she was 19.
Walliams' legal team has described Tomlinson's claim as misleading. The comedian recently failed in a High Court bid to prevent ITV News and The Guardian from publishing the allegations in a joint investigation. ITV and The Guardian subsequently named him.
Another accuser, identified as Jade, alleges that Walliams sexually assaulted her when she was 15 after contacting her online. Jade claims they met and he drove her to his home, where she alleges he sexually assaulted her. She described the encounter as "sexual assault" and "grooming."
A third woman, Alex, stated that Walliams began contacting her when she was 15. They reportedly began a sexual relationship around two years later when she was 17. Alex believes she was groomed by Walliams.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman called the allegations "deeply troubling," and the Labour party has suspended Walliams as a member.
Walliams denies any wrongdoing.