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'Unacceptable and Offensive': BBC Responds to David Walliams' Nazi Salute Gestures

During a June 2025 taping of Would I Lie to You?, David Walliams shocked audiences by repeatedly making Nazi salutes, prompting strong condemnation from the BBC. Although the footage will be cut, the incident has reignited debate over offensive humour and Walliams' behaviour in British comedy.

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Flight 149: Hostage of War - Why was a BA Flight allowed to land in the middle of the Gulf War?

The horrific incident saw more than 300 people taken hostage after their unwittingly landed in a warzone

The Independent UK

BBC calls David Walliams ‘unacceptable’ for panel show Nazi salutes

The star’s gesture is believed to have shocked the other celebrity panellists and studio audience

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David Walliams ‘shocks’ audience with two Nazi salutes at Would I Lie to You? recording

He was ‘reprimanded’ by host Rob Brydon after making offensive gestures while filming episode

The Independent UK

David Walliams ‘gave Nazi salutes while recording BBC’s Would I Lie To You?’

The Times, who first reported the story, said team captain Lee Mack looked distinctly unimpressed by the incident.

Evening Standard

Kate Moss had to wait 23 years to get 'closure' on Johnny Depp split

Kate Moss only got "closure" on her separation from Johnny Depp 23 years later when the pair saw each over at Stella McCartney's 50th birthday bash in September 2021, fellow party guest David Walliams has claimed.

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Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen Z adore it?

IN FOCUS: Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok. What’s the deal with that, asks Anya Ryan

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David Schwimmer went through a phrase of not being able to bear hearing the ‘Friends’ theme tune

While opening up about the downsides of fame that came with starring on the show, David Schwimmer has revealed he went through a phrase of hating the ‘Friends’ theme tune.

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David Schwimmer shares how daughter made him reassess his relationship with Friends

‘Intelligence’ actor admitted he never watched the sitcom after filming wrapped in 2004

The Independent UK

David Walliams mocks Simon Cowell over Britain’s Got Talent failure he ‘wasn’t happy’ about

Former ITV talent show colleagues are allegedly ‘no longer on speaking terms’

The Independent UK

David Walliams says Simon Cowell was ‘not happy’ when he won Best TV Judge

Walliams joked that judging is ‘all he (Simon Cowell) does’.

Evening Standard

Matt Lucas gives update on Little Britain’s future after being quizzed about revival

The controversial sketch show has received new interest thanks to TikTok

The Independent UK

BBC The One Show in Chaos as Alex Jones Stunned by David Walliams’ Controversial Joke

David Walliams' Cheeky Keir Starmer Joke Leaves The One Show Hosts Awkwardly Scrambling

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“I'm not having that!” The night Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher stormed out of a Spinal Tap gig in New York after discovering that the English hard rock legends weren't actually a real band, or indeed English

No-one tell Liam Gallagher that Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy aren't real, the poor lamb is still getting over the shock of learning that Spinal Tap aren't who he thought they were

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Martin Clunes says David Walliams was ‘very rude’ about him: ‘I was not flattered’

Walliams and his collaborator Matt Lucas played Japanese schoolgirls who were obsessed with Clunes in their controversial show, ‘Come Fly With Me’

Evening Standard

Matt Lucas confirms recording started on new project with David Walliams

The comedian and actor Lucas did not reveal details but said he was ‘really excited’ about the venture.

The Independent UK

David Walliams says he’d identify as non-binary if he were younger

Actor said he would often ‘be wearing a skirt or stuff like that’ during his teen years

The Independent UK

David Walliams says he’s ‘probably non-binary’ in candid conversation on gender

David Walliams said he is "probably non-binary" in a candid conversation about gender and sexuality.

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Evening Standard

David Walliams says he's 'probably non-binary' as he discusses sexuality in revealing interview

The ex BGT judge also spoke about his current thoughts on gay culture and gender

The Independent UK

David Walliams opens up about suicide attempt: ‘My mother’s boundless love got me through’

‘Little Britain’ star said the incident ‘broke his mother’s heart’

The Independent UK

Cher left David Walliams mortified with embarrassing encounter at Italy restaurant

Singer ‘clearly couldn’t have given a s***’ about the ‘Little Britain’ star

Evening Standard

David Walliams takes swipe at Simon Cowell after Britain’s Got Talent axe

The comedian, 53, was axed from his judging role on the ITV show in 2022

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s quite galling’: children’s authors frustrated by rise in celebrity-penned titles

Keira Knightley is latest star to publish a children’s book, but some say trend pushes aside genuine writers and makes it harder to find great children’s fiction

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David Walliams was ‘friend zoned’ by Natalie Imbruglia

Opening up about how the singer never saw him as boyfriend material, David Walliams has admitted he was stuck in the “friend zone” by Natalie Imbruglia.

Evening Standard

David Walliams says he was 'put in the friend zone' after falling for crush Natalie Imbruglia

Walliams admitted that he fell “like a ton of bricks” for Imbruglia

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