In April 2024, British comedian couple Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont surprised their fans by suddenly announcing their divorce. Lucy and John began dating in 2013 after meeting through friend Roisin Conaty. They had married in 2015 and had been a fairly well-known public couple, appearing together on such series as Meet the Richardsons, Jon & Lucy’s Christmas Sleepover, Jon & Lucy’s Party of the Year, Celebrity Gogglebox, Jon & Lucy’s Odd Couples. They announced that this decision was difficult for them, but they made it together. The couple decided to separate amicably. And now both will go their separate ways.
In a joint statement, the comedians asked for privacy as their priority is to manage this difficult transition for their daughter and protect Elsie’s well-being. Lucy and Jon have a daughter born in 2016, who now lives with Beaumont.
Richardson and Beaumont have agreed not to comment on the divorce in any way, so they asked to avoid speculation on the topic. Lucy Beaumont herself also said that they promised not to discuss their marriage, their relationship, or each other with anyone. During her stand-up routines, Lucy always avoids too personal topics. At the same time Beaumont admits she’s still learning to find that fine line between personal topics and things that are okay to talk about but still be authentic. She also recently revealed that divorce lawyers have forbidden her from talking about couple’s breakup. However, at a live stand-up evening at the London Palladium in early October, she mentioned her ex-husband, saying he had “disappeared”. But despite the breakup, Lucy says they remain on good terms and are still friends. Beaumont adds there was no animosity between her and her ex-husband.
While the pair remains tight-lipped about their split, it has emerged that John gave Lucy £1.625 million for her shares in a company in which they were both directors.
Lucy talks about regret and guilt
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Beaumont admitted that she has been thinking a lot about the public nature of their marriage lately. Sometimes she feels guilty for talking openly about her daughter, her relationship with her ex-husband, and her parents. But Lucy is sure that she did it out of gratitude for her fame. When interviewed, she felt she had to share something personal to thank for the opportunity to work. But now Lucy Beaumont has decided that her personal life should remain private. At the same time, she doesn’t regret anything.
After the couple split, fans found many videos that showed that their relationship was on the rocks. For example, in one video, Lucy expressed her concern that she may have made a mistake when she married John, as he is very stubborn. In addition, Beaumont’s ex-husband is unable to admit when he is wrong or makes a mistake. According to her, the hardest thing in marriage is when your loved one cannot apologize and admit when he is wrong.
Moreover, two years before the divorce, Lucy Beaumont joked that their marriage was unlikely to last a lifetime. Obviously, serious problems in their relationship had already appeared then. But Lucy didn’t regret anything then or now. She says it was worth it, at least because they have their lovely daughter.
What else is Lucy Beaumont famous for?
Lucy Beaumont recently turned 41. She describes herself as a “small, feral woman.” Lucy also admits that almost nothing has changed in her life, but now she feels angrier and will not tolerate any injustice from others towards her anymore.
Beaumont won the BBC New Comedy Award 12 years ago. She believes that she owes her popularity to the mockumentary film Meet The Richardsons, in which she appeared with her husband. But despite her success on TV, Lucy decided to devote herself to stand-up comedy. Live shows are nothing compared to reality TV shows. For this reason, she doesn’t even want to think about taking part in currently popular British series such as Strictly Come Dancing or I’m A Celeb. The main difference from TV is that you get immediate feedback from the audience. According to Lucy, during a live performance you can say a joke off the cuff, and it may turn out to be the best joke of the evening. Lucy Beaumont is currently on her live stand-up tour, which is a great success. Due to high demand, the Beaumont tour was extended until December, and one of the biggest shows was Lucy’s gig at the London Palladium on October 4. She is forced to combine the role of a single mother with her busy touring schedule. But her job brings her great pleasure, as making people laugh is a real honor.
Lucy Beaumont credits her talent to her mother, Gill Adams, a renowned playwright. In 1997, Lucy’s mother won the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Award for Best New Play. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Beaumont studied drama at the University of Hull and also worked as a teaching assistant there.
After graduating from university, Lucy wanted to find work in acting, but the search took a long time. So she decided to get a job as a cleaner at her former university. However, it was this experience, as well as the example of her mother’s hard work, that made Lucy the comedian she is now.
In 2023, Lucy was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Programme for Meet the Richardsons. But despite her achievements, Lucy Beaumont knows better than anyone how difficult it is for a woman to work in stand-up. She says it can be a real struggle when a woman finds herself in a traditionally male-dominated industry, as no one takes her seriously. People have this prejudice that women can’t be funny. But Lucy could never get over it, because her mother was the funniest person she had ever known. Lucy Beaumont suggests that this sexism is why many women are reluctant to try their hand at comedy because they believe that they don’t belong in the industry. Lucy Beaumont’s example is an inspiration to other female comedians who are questioning their career choices.
