Jon Richardson 'signs up' for popular show after 'quitting comedy' and divorce

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16-06-2025

Jon Richardson 'signs up' for popular show after 'quitting comedy' and divorce
Comedian Jon Richardson is reportedly set to appear on a well-loved Channel 4 programme after "quitting comedy"
Jon is set to take on a new challenge despite his decision to step back from comedy
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Earlier this year, the television personality made headlines with his unexpected career change announcement. His decision came shortly after he parted ways with his wife of nine years, Lucy Beaumont.
The comedic duo had previously entertained audiences in their successful series Meet the Richardsons but had to step down from the show due to their separation.
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In April, Jon shocked fans by announcing his departure from the comedy scene to pursue a career in teaching. However, it was later clarified that his teaching stint was merely for a role on the drama series Waterloo Road.
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In a twist, Jon is rumoured to have secured another television gig.
He's believed to have joined the line-up for Celebrity Bake Off as part of their upcoming Stand Up to Cancer initiative. An insider expressed excitement about Jon's participation: "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", reports the Mirror.
Jon is set to have a role in BBC's Waterloo Road
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The source told the Sun: "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".
Earlier in the year, Jon took to social media to drop his bombshell news, stating: "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."
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He continued: "I've been thinking a lot about a diary entry that I found from 1997."
An excerpt of his old diary then appeared on screen, as the BBC Radio 6 star elaborated: "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."
Jon added: "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."
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The comedian revealed that he'd already accepted a teaching job, stating: "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 and Lucy went their separate ways after nine years of marriage
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Jon and Lucy got married in April 2015, and they have an eight-year-old daughter named Elsie. At the time of their split, a joint statement read: "We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways.
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"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."
In September, it was disclosed that the couple had reached a settlement in their divorce, with Jon giving Lucy a staggering £1.625 million. Lucy is also preparing for a television comeback, having agreed to participate in the inaugural celebrity version of The Traitors.