The British network confirmed that the segment would not be broadcast as part of the "Would I Lie to You?" holiday comedy special.

A journalist who was in the audience told BBC he was "shocked" after Walliams "started doing the Nazi salute" A spokesperson for BBC issued a statement after comedian David Walliams reportedly made two Nazi salutes during a live show recording Walliams made what the network deemed an "offensive gesture" during a recording of Would I Lie to You?

The BBC has blasted David Walliams, the British comedian and children’s author, for making two Nazi salutes while recording the Christmas special of the comedy panel show ‘Would I Lie To You?’ at Pinewood Studios on Tuesday.