David Walliams in Nazi salute row after Would I Lie to You? recording

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He was ‘reprimanded’ by host Rob Brydon after making offensive gestures while filming episode

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David Walliams has sparked outcry after giving two Nazi salutes during a recording of BBC series Would I Lie To You?’s Christmas special.

The former Little Britain star, who quit ITV series Britain’s Got Talent when he was caught making lewd comments about contestants, is said to have shocked host Rob Brydon, his fellow celebrity panellists as well as audience members with the gesture.