Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced that they have separated after being married for nine years. The couple released a statement where they stated that they had jointly made the difficult decision to divorce and to go their separate ways. The couple requested privacy so that they could manage the difficult transition for their daughter and there would be no further comments from them at this stage.
The duo first starred together on Celebrity Gogglebox and had been starring in Meet The Richardsons since 2020. Meet The Richardsons is an acclaimed mockumentary that sees the couple playing exaggerated versions of themselves. Lucy Beaumont was nominated for a BAFTA TV award for Best Female Performance for her appearance in the show. Lucy Beaumont has also appeared on panel shows such as Have I Got News For You and the comedy game show Taskmaster. Prior to this announcement, Jon Richardson was a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
The couple had previously discussed the challenges of working together. In a previous interview, Richardson mentioned that it was difficult to balance work and maintain a private life, but he believed that they were good at managing both. Also, Lucy Beaumont commented on their latest show Meet The Richardsons, where she stated that it was their best one and the previous show had helped them to improve.
This is sad news for fans of the couple’s comedy and for their fans who were looking forward to another series of Meet The Richardsons. Nevertheless, we would like to express our support and empathy during this challenging time
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