Press clippings
Jon Richardson joins Waterloo Road after apparent April Fools prank
Jon Richardson is joining the cast of the BBC's school drama Waterloo Road, after April Fooling most of the nation's media into thinking he was quitting comedy to become a real teacher.
British Comedy Guide, 1st April 2025Jon Richardson reveals he's quit comedy to pursue dream job as a teacher
Jon Richardson has announced he is giving up comedy - to become a teacher.
The comedian, who split from his wife Lucy Beaumont last year, has said he will not be returning to stand-up after taking a break.
Natasha Rigler, The Sun, 31st March 2025Jon Richardson support for 'remarkable' fundraiser
A man with a muscle-wasting condition is reuniting with the comedian who he bonded with over their love of the same football team.
Shivani Chaudhari, BBC, 7th October 2024Lucy Beaumont on going solo after divorce from Jon Richardson
They were the sweethearts of British comedy, playing themselves as a warring married couple in a hit sitcom. Then the joke stopped. Lucy Beaumont tells Laura Pullman about the problem with panel shows, ADHD and the WhatsApp group for female comedians.
Laura Pullman, The Times, 26th September 2024Jon Richardson agrees mega payout to his wife of nine years Lucy Beaumont
Jon handed over £1.625 million to Lucy when they called time on their nine year marriage in April.
Andy Buckwell, Daily Mail, 17th September 2024Jon Richardson joins Absolute Radio
Jon Richardson will host a Saturday show on Absolute Radio from September. He'll be taking over the slot that Frank Skinner occupied for more than 15 years.
British Comedy Guide, 13th August 20248 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown production to be paused
Channel 4 reportedly has no plans to film any more episodes of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown in 2024, but it does still have one already-recorded series to show later this year.
British Comedy Guide, 8th May 2024Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont to divorce
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced that, after nine years of marriage, they are separating.
British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2024Speculation on social media that Jon Richardson / Lucy Beaumont divorce is fake news
Following the announcement earlier today that comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont are to divorce there has been speculation on social media that this is all part of an elaborate prank.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2024Meet The Richardsons Series 5 guest stars revealed
Meet The Richardsons is due to return to Dave this spring, with guest stars including Adrian Chiles, Alexander Armstrong, Amanda Abbington, Charlie Cooper, Gregg Wallace, Julian Clary, Kemah Bob, Lee Mack, Nigel Havers, Stephen Mangan, Steve Pemberton and The Cheeky Girls.
British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2024