BBC, Banijay Condemn Walliams' Nazi Salutes

David Walliams has been widely condemned after making two Nazi salutes during the recording of the BBC panel show Would I Lie To You? for its upcoming Christmas special. The gestures, performed while mimicking Helen George's story about injuring her wrist from waving, shocked the audience and left panelists visibly uncomfortable, with host Rob Brydon reprimanding Walliams and reminding him the show was for a family audience. Walliams repeated the gesture with a sexual twist, further increasing discomfort in the studio. Both the BBC and production company Banijay UK called the gestures 'completely unacceptable,' issued apologies to those present, and confirmed the footage would not be broadcast. The incident has reignited criticism of Walliams' previous controversial behavior and raised questions about his future on television. Audience members and commentators noted an awkward atmosphere throughout the rest of the recording.