David Walliams once admitted he developed strong feelings for Natalie Imbruglia after they met in 2009, though the Australian singer preferred to remain friends
The pair were seen together at social events over several years, with Walliams later describing their relationship as a close friendship rather than a romance
The story has resurfaced as allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women emerge following the lifting of reporting restrictions
Walliams denies claims of grooming, sexual assault and workplace misconduct, while acknowledging a consensual relationship with a former HarperCollins intern
The publisher has since ended its relationship with him.