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Lucy Beaumont fans sell out her book and snap up tour tickets after comedian feared she'd 'never work again' when she revealed herself as David Walliams whistleblower

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Dean, C. (2026, November 12). Lucy Beaumont fans sell out her book and snap up tour tickets after comedian feared she'd 'never work again' when she revealed herself as David Walliams whistleblower. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16286949/Lucy-Beaumont-fans-sell-book-snap-tickets-tour-comedian-said-feared-shed-never-work-revealing-David-Walliams-whistleblower.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-11-13 · by Charlotte Dean

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Comedian Lucy Beaumont spoke out as a whistleblower regarding allegations that David Walliams sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl and preyed on multiple teenagers. Beaumont expressed fears on Sky News that she would never work in television again following her decision to go to The Guardian with information about the celebrity. Despite these fears, her fanbase has demonstrated overwhelming support by selling out her book, Drinking Custard: Diary Of A Confused Mum, and purchasing tickets for her upcoming comedy tour. The reporting focuses on the public's backlash against Walliams and the subsequent outpouring of fan loyalty toward Beaumont for her actions.
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“While both articles discuss Lucy Beaumont revealing herself as the whistleblower in the David Walliams case, Article A focuses on fan support for Beaumont after her revelation, while Article B focuses on Beaumont's work with Women's Aid and her efforts to support girls' safety.”
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Charlotte Dean
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Lucy Beaumont's fans have thrown their weight behind her after she revealed fears that she would never work again after speaking out about David Walliams.
Brand then seemingly lost all his bravado and could be heard sheepishly mumbling: 'I took her out for one evening.'
'How can a man be expected to behave with any accountability when there is an agreement in place beforehand to remove the woman's voice and the device that would keep her safe?
An unrepentant Brand yesterday showed no emotion as a judge said he had abused his celebrity to prey on women, believing 'fame meant you could act how you liked, when you liked, unhindered by the rules by which decent people live'.
James insisted he didn't want to lie while taking part in The Celebrity Traitors and said that he played his part 'as honestly as he possibly could'.
The controversial comedian and author, 55, who was revealed to be using dating app Raya in May, was spotted out for coffee with businesswoman Adrianna Martin.
She shared a photo from her bed with her pet cat Pickle and queried whether she could get in and enjoy a bowl of mac and cheese. Ricky Gervais' partner Jane Fallon has told fans she is 'completely recovered' from breast cancer following her diagnosis last year But months later, Jane has revealed she is now cancer free, but still struggling with the 'exhausting' side effects of taking tamoxifen Reflecting on the evening, Jane said: 'Thoroughly lovely evening with a roomful of fabulous women.
Thoughts and prayers'; 'So sad'; 'Sorry for your loss and condolences to all of your family, may she RIP'; 'Heartbreaking.
Cate shares the roles of Electra/Elisabeth and Clytemnestra/Alma with Nina Hoss in the play, which encourages audience participation at the start when she asks a crowd member to flip a coin to determine which role they will play that night.
Tom Cruise couldn't hide his delight over his recent meeting with Kate Middleton as he gushed over the 'stunning' Princess Of Wales in a new interview.
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Lucy PERSON · 10× Walliams PERSON · 6× The Guardian ORG · 3× Amazon ORG · 2× David Walliams PERSON · 2× Lucy Beaumont's PERSON · 2× Sky News ORG · 2× ITV News ORG · 1× Sarah Cawood PERSON · 1× supportlucybeaumont PERSON · 1×

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I offered to pay legal fees to try and get her some protection, and I'm not saying necessarily that what she said was true, but I wanted to help her because it was a world that she was really out of a depth with, and she, I believe, had signed an NDA.
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Lucy Beaumont's fans have thrown their weight behind her after she revealed fears that she would never work again after speaking out about David Walliams.

Claims (97 extracted, 7 hedged)

Lucy Beaumont's fans have thrown their weight behind her after she revealed fears that she would never work again after speaking out about David Walliams. asserted
she → throw → Walliams
By way of support, Lucy's supportive fanbase have sold out her book online and begun snapping up tickets for her comedy tour. asserted
fanbase → sell → tour
Walliams was unmasked on Tuesday as the celebrity who fought for a court order to suppress allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl and preyed on multiple teenage girls while 'abusing his status' to exploit teens. asserted
he → unmask → teens
During a programme about the case, Lucy revealed that she has privately been 'doing everything she can' to support one of his alleged victims. asserted
she → reveal → victims
But despite wanting to support victims of sexual assault, Lucy she 'doesn't 'think I'll work in telly again' after coming forward as a whistleblower. asserted
I → want → whistleblower
A three-year joint investigation by ITV News and The Guardian revealed a series of allegations dating back to 2003, with some accusers being as young as 15. asserted
accusers → reveal → 15
Walliams denies all the allegations. asserted
Walliams → deny → allegations
Lucy Beaumont's fans have thrown their weight behind her after she revealed fears that she would never work again after speaking out about David Walliams Appearing on Sky News, Lucy revealed she went to The Guardian with information about Walliams. asserted
she → throw → Walliams
She said: 'The reason I'm speaking out about this, when I know everyone I know knows this, and I don't hear anybody talking about it. asserted
anybody → say → it
And honestly, I don't think I'll work in telly again. asserted
I → think → telly
I honestly don't. asserted
I → do → ?
' However, Lucy needn't have worried, as she has received the full backing of her fans who have reassured her they will support her work. asserted
they → worry → work
Her book, Drinking Custard: Diary Of A Confused Mum, is currently sold out on Amazon in both hardback (£18.99) and paperback (£12.99). asserted
book → sell → hardback
One of the people throwing their support behind Lucy was TV presenter Sarah Cawood, who revealed she had booked tickets for her show. asserted
she → throw → show
She said: 'Because she put herself on the line, and I'm grateful AND she's f***ing funny. asserted
she → say → line
Others said: 'I hope she gets so much work for being such a decent, caring human being'; 'Nice work. asserted
she → say → work
Just booked'; 'Gonna try get to MK'; 'I'll be totally honest I've never been a fan of Lucy's comedy style but after yesterday's interview she has a new supporter/fan in me. asserted
she → book → me
Good luck to this amazing woman'; 'One hell of a woman';'I just booked today, too'; 'My daughter just bought tickets too! asserted
daughter → book → tickets
We just want her to know that she does have support and we back her 100 per cent'; 'In a world of Brands and Walliams. asserted
we → want → Brands
It's important to remember there are also Lucy Beaumonts!' asserted
It → remember → ?
; Walliams was unmasked on Tuesday as the celebrity who fought for a court order to suppress allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl and preyed on multiple teenage girls while 'abusing his status' to exploit teens Her book, Drinking Custard: Diary Of A Confused Mum, is currently sold out on Amazon in both hardback (£18.99) and paperback (£12.99) However, Lucy needn't have worried, as she has received the full backing of her fans who have reassured her they will support her work 'I booked to go in May'; 'I've booked to see her in Bromley'; 'I'll be doing the same!'; 'Booked after seeing this'; 'Just bought her book'; 'I did the same but sadly for me Manchester is already sold out'; 'Good eggs supporting good eggs'. Appearing on Sky News uncertain
Manchester → unmask → News
, Lucy revealed she went to The Guardian with information about Walliams. asserted
she → reveal → Walliams
She said: 'The reason I'm speaking out about this, when I know everyone I know knows this, and I don't hear anybody talking about it. asserted
anybody → say → it
And honestly, I don't think I'll work in telly again. asserted
I → think → telly
I honestly don't.' asserted
I → do → ?
Lucy said that she feels it's her duty as an established name in the TV industry to 'protect younger women' but she acknowledged there's a reason 'you don't hear anybody talking about it'. asserted
anybody → say → it
'The reason high-profile people aren't saying anything is because they lose work, you're seen as you might be a trouble causer,' she said, adding: 'I will slowly start getting less work, we're all paid really well… uncertain
we → say → work
no one wants to mess that up.' asserted
one → want → that
Lucy explained her own experience as the victim of predatory behaviour as a teenager 'makes me massively want to help others'. asserted
me → explain → others
She told Sky News how at the age of 16 she attended a BBC awards party with her playwright mother Gill Adams. asserted
she → tell → mother
Lucy said at the party 'I was taken off by an older man who works on TV. asserted
who → say → TV
And my mum found us and stopped it.' asserted
mum → find → it
A three-year joint investigation by ITV News and The Guardian revealed a series of allegations dating back to 2003, with some accusers being as young as 15. asserted
accusers → reveal → 15
He denies all the allegations asserted
He → deny → allegations
She explained how she didn't find it 'serious' at the time but 'years later, I filed it with the Met Police. asserted
I → explain → Police
The reason for filing it was that if they had heard other things, it might help with others, if there was anything more serious, and they hadn't had anything else about him. uncertain
they → file → him
Lucy explained how she had asked other women in confidence about working with the unnamed man but 'no one had had any problems. asserted
one → explain → problems
So for me, that was put to bed.' asserted
that → put → bed
'I did what I felt was the right thing to do. asserted
I → do → ?
Whilst I was being interviewed by the Met Police. asserted
I → interview → Police
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