David Walliams is no stranger to dressing up as celebrities, as the much-missed and seriously underrated 'Rock Profile' series demonstrated.
However, it seems that he may have taken things a step too far for his Halloween costume.
The comedian and Britain's Got Talent judge decided to dress as North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, and he is facing a backlash and accusations of racism after posting a picture of himself with what looks like heavy make-up and Kim's trademark haircut at Jonathan Ross's party.
While many defended him and accused those who were offended of being overly sensitive, many others denounced Walliams for being culturally insensitive by dressing as a person of a different race - no matter how much of a tyrant he may be.
Happy Halloween from Kim Jong-un. pic.twitter.com/fGbpo5EgmF
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) October 31, 2017
Thank you for being the perfect host @wossy pic.twitter.com/fZmbHu9pX3
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) October 31, 2017
Brilliant- you went as racism.
— Tim Turner (@tim2040) October 31, 2017
Why though? pic.twitter.com/XCBRopNw78
— JKAðŸÅ½± (@keirreadams) October 31, 2017
The days of Little Britain are over. People aren’t here to laugh at your racism anymore so just stop! 🤚ðŸÂ?¿ @davidwalliams https://t.co/TtLE8lZwur
— John Igwe Omole (@JayOmole) November 1, 2017
Matt Lucas: 'Now I think it's lazy for white people to get a laugh just by playing black characters'
David Walliams: pic.twitter.com/DoAOAUo9Ip— Roisin O'Connor (@Roisin_OConnor) November 1, 2017
That... that David Walliams costume. I mean, even if HE didn't think it's racist how out of touch must he be not to know that others would?!
— Paul Rose (@mrbiffo) November 1, 2017
— ed (@edknock) October 31, 2017
— Turducken (@kyrsting) October 31, 2017
— hannah🌹 (@hannahtraining) October 31, 2017
— youngcat (@up_the_blues) November 1, 2017