Former Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams sparks outrage with Nazi salute on BBC Show
David Walliams is in trouble again, this time for making two Nazi salutes during the recording of a Christmas special episode of Would I Lie To You? The BBC and the show's production company have both called the gesture 'completely unacceptable' and confirmed that the clip will never be broadcast.
The moment happened while actress Helen George was telling a story about hurting her wrist from too much waving during her Strictly Come Dancing tour. Walliams, who was sitting next to her, began copying her wave, but then took it further and raised his arm in a Nazi-style salute.
Awkward silence inside the BBC studio
didn't have david walliams doing a nazi salute at the would i lie to you christmas taping on my 2025 bingo card — mirranda (@MirrandaYC) June 10, 2025
Audience member Sebastian Topan told the BBC that people were stunned. Some gasped, others gave awkward laughs, and many went quiet. The show's host Rob Brydon reminded Walliams that the show airs before 9 pm, hinting that this kind of behaviour wasn't okay for a family audience.
Even after that warning, Walliams made the gesture again. This time, he added a rude action with his other hand. His teammates looked uncomfortable. People in the audience said the mood changed for the rest of the show. One person even posted online that it felt like an elephant in the room.
A spokesperson for Banijay UK, the production company behind the show, said that the moment was instantly flagged and would not be shown. They apologised to anyone who felt offended by what happened in the studio.
The BBC also issued a statement saying the gesture was unacceptable and that they were sorry for the offence caused.
Walliams has not appeared much on TV since he left Britain's Got Talent in 2022 after a leaked recording in which he was seen insulting contestants garnered attention. This latest controversy might just make his return to regular TV even harder.
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