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David Walliams has sparked controversy after allegedly making a Nazi salute during the taping of the upcoming Christmas special of BBC's "Would I Lie To You?"
According to audience members present at the recording at Pinewood Studios, the moment came during a segment where actress Helen George was explaining how she injured her wrist from excessive waving during the Strictly Come Dancing tour.
Walliams reportedly began mimicking increasingly exaggerated waves, but then took things too far by holding out his arm in a gesture resembling a Nazi salute.
The response in the studio was one of stunned silence and confusion.
Journalist Sebastian Topan, who was in the audience, described the moment: "I was shocked at what I had seen. There were patches of quietened gasps and awkward half-laughs and broken clapping from the audience. The atmosphere was uncomfortable and weird."
The BBC and the show's production company Zeppotron responded swiftly, saying the gesture was "unacceptable" and confirming the scene would be cut from the broadcast.
A BBC spokesperson added: "We do not condone any inappropriate behaviour and take audience feedback seriously."
Walliams, best known for his work on "Little Britain" and "Britain’s Got Talent," has previously faced criticism for controversial humour and has not yet publicly commented on the latest incident.
As social media lights up with criticism and debate, the question remains: How far is too far when it comes to comedy, and should Walliams be held accountable?
