Seeking Romance on Exclusive Dating App
David Walliams, once frequently spotted with glamorous companions, now actively seeks new romance on the invitation-only celebrity dating app Raya. His profile features sharp images of him in a cream tuxedo from last year’s Mediterrane Film Festival and a nostalgic photo with Little Britain co-creator Matt Lucas as characters Lou and Andy. The 54-year-old keeps his bio minimal, listing only his London location and linking to his official Instagram account.
Raya caters to high-profile users, yet this move highlights Walliams’ current challenges in finding companionship after facing professional hurdles, including publisher termination and harassment allegations, which he firmly denies.
A Stark Contrast to His Glamorous Past
Walliams previously enjoyed high-profile relationships with figures like actress Patsy Kensit, Spice Girl Geri Horner, model Lisa Snowdon, reality star Ashley James, model Lauren Budd, and Miss Norway contender Sylvia Flote. His most notable romance was a five-year marriage to Dutch supermodel Lara Stone, ending in 2015. They share a 12-year-old son, Alfred.
Many past connections lacked deep passion. Geri Horner later described him as a friend, despite earlier rumors. Singer Natalie Imbruglia reportedly friend-zoned him, and Lisa Snowdon clarified they never became intimate, stating, ‘We did have a couple of dates, but it’s not how everyone thinks. We’ve never slept together.’ Lingerie model Lauren Budd noted their three-month romance stayed at hand-holding, ending during a New York trip with separate bedrooms.
Post-divorce links included Playboy bunny Emily Agnes in 2016, Norwegian actress Sylvia Flote, makeup artist Lou Teasdale from Britain’s Got Talent, and expressed interest in Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts during the 2020 pandemic.
Housebound and Socially Isolated
Walliams leads a reclusive life, splitting time between a north London home shared only with pets Bert and Ernie, and a Hove seafront property vulnerable to coastal erosion. He sold his former Belsize Park mansion, once home to Stone and Alfred, in 2019.
Sources describe him as extremely lonely, with a non-existent social scene. Since publisher HarperCollins ended their partnership in December last year, he remains largely housebound, posting minimally on social media—most recently a Mother’s Day photo of his mother Kathleen and Matt Lucas.
His last public outing in January saw him appear downcast at a London children’s reading event at Hampstead Theatre, with a smaller crowd than expected. Upcoming shows for An Audience with David Walliams at the University of Exeter and Cadogan Hall were canceled due to low ticket sales. He has also stepped down from ambassador and patron roles at charities like The Children’s Trust.
Career Fallout from Controversies
Walliams exited Britain’s Got Talent in 2022 following leaked footage of offensive comments about contestants, including misogynistic language. He sued producers Fremantle for privacy breaches, securing an apology and reportedly £5 million. Court documents noted severe mental health impacts, including suicidal thoughts and sleep issues, as testified by psychiatrist Dr. Mark Collins.
Additional inappropriate behavior claims at HarperCollins prompted staff precautions, like pairing up around him. A spokesman previously stated Walliams had not been informed of any such allegations. Showbiz sources express little sympathy, with one former associate remarking his Raya profile shows ‘just how the mighty fall.’ He once drew women with his humor and fame, but struggles now.
Ex-Wife’s New Happiness
In contrast, Lara Stone thrives post-divorce. She met property developer David Grievson on Tinder in 2018, marrying him in 2021. They reside in a vibrant Victorian Hampstead home with Alfred and their toddler Bob, born in 2023. Grievson recently showcased their eclectic space in Vogue Australia, highlighting a custom dressing room and family swims in Hampstead Heath ponds.
Walliams’ representatives confirm he is not currently on Raya.
