Jon Richardson 'signs up' for the Great British Bake Off
The comedian and his ex-wife Lucy Beaumont previously co-starred in a comedy series called Meet the Richardsons.
Jon Richardson 'quits comedy' after divorce
According to The Mirror, Jon Richardson shared with fans that he would be becoming a teacher, before later clarifying that he was only playing the role of a teacher on Waterloo Road.
Taking to social media, he said: 'I just thought I'd give you a little update. I don't really do social media updates, and I'll tell you why - because I don't think anyone cares.
"But I have a little bit of news. I've obviously been taking a little bit of a break from stand-up and it's really made me… want to carry on taking a break from stand-up.'
He added: 'I've been thinking a lot about a diary entry that I found from 1997.
'It's this one. I was 14 years old, it says although I would love to be a stand-up comedian, I'll probably end up being a teacher. And I've been thinking a lot about that.'
"I've loved being a comedian, it was absolutely the right choice. But I've decided it would've been nice to try the other option, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do."
The comedian went on to share that he had accepted a teaching job, telling fans: 'I've been doing some training, I've taken a teaching position. I will update you as and when I can. But that's all from me for now, just to let you know where I've been. I'll keep you posted.'
Jon Richardson 'signs up' fo GBBO after divorce
Now, the star has apparently signed up for the Great British Bake Off's next Stand Up To Cancer special.
A source told The Sun: 'Bosses are over the moon that they signed up Jon.
"He is hilarious, so will bring the laughs to the tent, and he's hugely popular with viewers."
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"It's been a tough year for Jon following his split from Lucy, so this has given him some light relief and it's all for charity, so that's an added bonus".
Announcing his divorce previously, he said: "We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways.
"As our only priority is managing this difficult transition for our daughter, we would ask that our privacy is respected at this sensitive time to protect her well-being.
"We will be making no further comment. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont."
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