Huge comedian reveals he's quitting comedy for dream job after marriage split
JON Richardson has announced he is giving up comedy – to become a teacher. The comedian, who split from his wife Lucy Beaumont last year, has said he will not be returning to stand-up after t…
JON Richardson has announced he is giving up comedy - to become a teacher.
The comedian, who split from his wife Lucy Beaumont last year, has said he will not be returning to stand-up after taking a break.
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Jon Richardson has announced he is quitting comedy
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The stand-up said he has landed a brand new jobCredit: instagram/@jonrichardsoncomedian
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But not all fans are convinced by Jon's surprise announcementCredit: Getty - Contributor
In a video shared on social media, Jon said: "I just thought I'd give you a little update.
"I don't really social media updates and I'll tell you why, because I don't think anyone cares.
"But I have a little bit of news. I've obviously been taking a little bit of a break from stand-up and it's really made me want to carry on taking a break from stand-up.
"I've been thinking a lot about a diary entry that I found from 1997."
Jon shared the handwritten entry, which he says he wrote when he was 14, that said: "Although I would love to be a stand-up comedian, I'll probably end up being a teacher."
The 8 Out Of 10 Cats star continued: "I've been thinking a lot about that and I loved being a comedian, it was absolutely the right choice, I have decided it would have been nice to try the other option."
Jon has said he has carried out his teacher training and has already landed a job within the profession.
He added: "That's all from me for now. I'll keep you posted."
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The news has come as a huge surprise to fans - and some have even questioned whether it is an April Fool's joke.
Writing online following Jon's update, one said: "This can’t be true! It’s April fools tomorrow so I am guessing you’re having us on…
"But if there is any part of it that’s true, I’m heading back to school just so you can be my teacher."
Jon's pal, fellow comedian Josh Widdicombe, meanwhile quipped: "Comedy's loss is teaching's loss."
Jon briefly worked as a chef after leaving school before launching a career in comedy.
He went on to win his heat of the BBC New Talent Comedy Search in 2003 and he reached the semi-finals of the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition in 2004.
Jon's big break came on the radio before he appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks in 2009.
He has since enjoyed a hugely successful TV and stand-up career, appearing on shows including 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Celebrity Gogglebox
Jon and his and then-wife Laura also starred in their own mockumentary called Meet The Richardsons, which aired on Dave.
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Jon announced his split with wife Lucy Beaumont last AprilCredit: Getty
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The couple appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox togetherCredit: BBC
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