Comedian Jon Richardson lands huge new job after shock split from Lucy Beaumount
JON Richardson has secured a big new role following his recent split from fellow comedian and wife Lucy Beaumont.
The beloved British funnyman will be bringing his signature dry wit to the airwaves as he joins Absolute Radio.
Starting in September, Jon Richardson will be live on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning from 8 am.
The show will be broadcast either from Absolute Radio’s London studios or from Jon's custom-built home studio, which is located in his garden pub.
Jon expressed his excitement about the new position, sharing: "Since I was last on the radio the only DJing I get to do is in the car with my daughter, so I’m looking forward to hearing from bands who aren’t The Wiggles or Mr Farts.
"I’m incredibly excited about the opportunity to be part of people’s Saturday mornings and allowing my natural energy and enthusiasm for life to be shared with the Absolute Radio listeners.
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"To have the opportunity to leave booby traps in the studio for Matt Forde to discover during his Rock ’n’ Roll Football show is an added bonus I intend to grasp with both hands."
Jon is best known as a team captain on Channel 4’s popular show 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, where his quick wit and deadpan humor have made him a fan favorite.
His comedic talents have also been showcased on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton Show, The One Show, ITV’s The Jonathan Ross Show, Channel 4’s Gogglebox, and The Last Leg.
In addition to his television work, Jon has a voice that is familiar to podcast listeners.
He co-hosts Down the Dog with good friend and fellow comedian Matt Forde, who is an Absolute Radio presenter with a Saturday afternoon show.
This new chapter in Jon's life comes on the heels of his split with Lucy after the pair were married for nine years.
In a statement shared by PA news agency, they said: "After 9 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."