David Walliams has been accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour by women, including two who claim to have been “groomed” by the comedian when they were 15.

The former Britain’s Got Talent judge allegedly used his celebrity status to prey on young girls.

One woman claims she met Walliams aged 15 and was having sex with with him by the age of 17. She said: “I think I was groomed. 100 per cent.”

Walliams has been revealed as the celebrity who sought legal action to prevent publication of allegations against him.

The 55-year-old had sought an injunction against The Guardian and ITV News because of a risk he would take his own life, after two previous suicide attempts.

The organisations have now published allegations, after the appeal deadline passed. Walliams has denied any wrongdoing.

Writing to the investigation’s journalists, Walliams wrote: “Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with.…