Comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont Announce Divorce

Comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have declared their decision to divorce after nine years of marriage, releasing a joint statement.

The couple, known for their roles in the show Meet The Richardsons since 2020, where they portray “exaggerated versions of themselves,” disclosed the news as their program returned for its fifth series on Dave’s UKTV on April 8, 2024.

In an Instagram post, they shared, “After nine years of marriage, we would like to announce that we have separated. 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.”

The couple has also been seen on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox.

Beaumont, currently on a live tour, was nominated for best female performance in a comedy program at last year’s Baftas for her role in Meet The Richardsons. She has appeared on comedy panel shows such as Would I Lie To You?, The Last Leg, and Have I Got News For You.

Richardson, formerly a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, has also appeared on various panel shows. He launched the panel show Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier in 2018, discussing worries with guests, which ran on Dave for two series. He has also co-hosted with Russell Howard on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Last year, Richardson and Beaumont joined forces to front a campaign aimed at enhancing children’s mental health in Sheffield alongside Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Dan Walker.

In 2022, the comedians helped raise over £12,000 for families affected by the cost-of-living crisis through a fundraising gig at Netherthorpe School in Chesterfield. Beaumont, a former teacher, expressed their desire to support struggling families.