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David Walliams Sparks Outrage with Nazi Salutes

6/13/2025

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David Walliams sparked outrage after making two Nazi salutes during the recording of the Christmas special of "Would I Lie To You?" at Pinewood Studios. Audience members were left in shock and discomfort, prompting the BBC and the production company to label his actions as "completely unacceptable" and to announce that the segment would be cut from the broadcast.

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David Walliams sparked outrage after making two Nazi salutes during the recording of the Christmas special of "Would I Lie To You?" at Pinewood Studios. Audience members were left in shock and discomfort, prompting the BBC and the production company to label his actions as "completely unacceptable" and to announce that the segment would be cut from the broadcast.