Jon Richardson: Divorce, ADHD, and His Life in 2025

Few comedians guard their private lives as carefully as Jon Richardson. So when news broke on 12 April 2024 that he and Lucy Beaumont had divorced after nine years, it landed with a quiet shock – the end of a partnership that had become a staple of British TV thanks to Meet the Richardsons. This article unpacks what we know about the split, the ADHD diagnoses both comedians have spoken about, and where Jon Richardson stands now.

Born: 26 September 1982 ·
Occupation: Comedian, actor, radio presenter ·
Known for: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown ·
Marriage: Lucy Beaumont (2015–2024)

Seven key facts, one pattern: Jon Richardson’s public profile has expanded quietly while his personal life remains closely guarded.

Have Jon and Lucy split up?

• Yes, they separated in 2024 and announced their divorce jointly on 12 April 2024. (BBC News, UK public service broadcaster)
• The split was described as “jointly and amicably” and the couple asked for privacy. (HELLO!, celebrity lifestyle magazine)

When did Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont split?

• Married in 2015. (HELLO!, celebrity lifestyle magazine)
• Public announcement on 12 April 2024. (Wikipedia, user-edited encyclopedia)
• The fifth series of Meet the Richardsons had aired just days earlier, on 8 April 2024. (Wikipedia)

What was the reason for their divorce?

• The joint statement gave no specific reason, only saying the decision was made together and amicably. (Wikipedia, user-edited encyclopedia)
• Both comedians have stayed largely private about the details, though Jon Richardson later joked in an interview with LADbible (digital media publisher) about being “so happy being single.”

The implication: the divorce was managed with the same care for privacy that Richardson and Beaumont brought to their public lives – a deliberate step to protect their daughter and their separate careers.

Who is Jon Richardson’s current partner?

• As of early 2025, Jon Richardson has not publicly confirmed a new relationship. (LADbible, digital media publisher)
• In a November 2024 interview, he said he was “so happy being single” and joked about no longer running the tap in hotel bathrooms. (LADbible)

Is Jon Richardson dating anyone after Lucy Beaumont?

• No credible reports or public statements confirm a new partner. His focus appears to be on his stand-up tour and new acting role. (Wikipedia, user-edited encyclopedia)

The pattern: Richardson is deliberately keeping his romantic life off-stage, perhaps learning from the media attention his marriage attracted.

What is Jon Richardson’s diagnosis?

• Jon Richardson has been diagnosed with ADHD, which he has spoken about openly in interviews. (Per his own public statements, as reported by Wikipedia, user-edited encyclopedia)

Does Jon Richardson have ADHD?

• Yes. He was diagnosed in 2022, around the same time his then-wife Lucy Beaumont also received her diagnosis. (The Times, UK national newspaper)

How does Jon Richardson’s diagnosis affect his comedy?

• According to Wikipedia, Richardson has woven his ADHD into his material, discussing it on his podcast and in stand-up routines.

Why this matters: for a comedian whose persona has always leaned on anxiety and overthinking, the ADHD label offers both an explanation and a new vein of relatable material.

What is Lucy Beaumont’s diagnosis?

• Lucy Beaumont was diagnosed with ADHD about two years prior to a 2024 interview with The Times, UK national newspaper.

Does Lucy Beaumont have ADHD?

• Yes, she received a formal diagnosis around 2022. (The Times)

How did Lucy Beaumont discover her ADHD?

• Beaumont told The Times that the diagnosis allowed her to “suddenly understand a part of yourself,” but she did not disclose a single event that triggered the diagnosis.

The trade-off: both comedians now navigate public life with a neurodivergent lens, a topic that many fans find relatable and that deepens the layer between their on-stage and off-stage selves.

How old is Jon Richardson?

• Jon Richardson was born on 26 September 1982, making him 42 years old as of 2025. (Wikipedia, user-edited encyclopedia)

When was Jon Richardson born?

• 26 September 1982 in Lancaster, England. (Wikipedia)

What is Jon Richardson’s zodiac sign?

• Born 26 September, his sign is Libra.

What this means: at 42, Richardson remains at a peak point in his career, with a new acting role and ongoing tour, despite the personal upheaval.

Quotes from those involved

“We have jointly and amicably made the decision to divorce. Our priority is the transition for our daughter and we ask for privacy at this sensitive time.”

– Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont, joint statement reported by BBC News

“It’s been such a journey. Suddenly understanding a part of yourself that you always felt was different – it’s liberating.”

– Lucy Beaumont, in an interview with The Times

“I’m so happy being single. I don’t have to run the tap in a hotel bathroom anymore just to cover up the sound of me going to the toilet.”

– Jon Richardson, in an interview with LADbible

For Jon Richardson, the intersection of a very public divorce and a private diagnosis has created a new chapter. The choice ahead is whether to continue as the guarded comedian who keeps his love life offstage, or to lean into the openness that ADHD conversations have brought. For audiences, the takeaway is that even the most private people sometimes have to let the world in.

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For more on how neurodivergence affects public figures, see our profile on Matty Healy: Taylor Swift, ADHD Diagnosis, and Sobriety. And for another comedian’s life story, read Chris O’Dowd: Biography, Career, and Family Life.