| Category | Details |
|---|
| Full Name | Jon Joel Richardson |
| Date of Birth | 26 September 1982 |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $5 million; not officially confirmed |
| Age in 2026 | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Lancaster, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Comedian, television presenter, writer, actor and radio broadcaster |
| Famous For | 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Meet the Richardsons |
| Nickname | Jon |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Religion | Has not publicly established a religious affiliation |
| Ethnicity | White British |
| Mother | Elaine Richardson |
| Father | His father’s name is not widely documented publicly |
| Siblings | Has a sister |
| Hometown | Lancaster, Lancashire |
| Education | Ryelands Primary School and Lancaster Royal Grammar School |
| University | University of Bristol |
| Degree | Studied Hispanic Studies but left university after approximately 18 months without completing his degree |
| Early Interests | Comedy, writing, television, football and performing |
| Early Career | Worked as a chef after leaving university before concentrating on stand-up comedy |
| Career Beginning | Started performing stand-up comedy professionally in 2003 |
| First Comedy Competition | Won his heat of the BBC New Comedy Talent Search in 2003 |
| Television Breakthrough | Became widely recognised through appearances on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats |
| Major Television Shows | 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Meet the Richardsons, Ultimate Worrier and Have I Got News for You |
| Most Recognised Role | Team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown |
| Channel 4 Career | Established himself as a regular face on Channel 4 comedy panel shows |
| Comedy Partnership | Worked with fellow comedian Lucy Beaumont on Meet the Richardsons |
| Meet the Richardsons | Co-created and starred in the comedy mockumentary with his former wife Lucy Beaumont |
| Other Television Appearances | Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You?, The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo, The Weakest Link and Richard Osman’s House of Games |
| Documentary Projects | Jon Richardson: A Little Bit OCD, Jon Richardson Grows Up and Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue with Jon Richardson |
| Acting Career | Made his scripted television acting debut in Waterloo Road |
| Waterloo Road Character | Darius Donovan |
| Other Recent Screen Work | Voice of Grouchy Smurf in the UK release of Smurfs |
| Stand-Up Comedy Style | Observational, dry, self-deprecating and centred on everyday worries, relationships and social situations |
| Popular Stand-Up Shows | Spatula Pad, Dogmatic, This Guy at Night, Don’t Happy, Be Worry, Funny Magnet, Nidiot, Old Man and The Knitwit |
| Latest Major Stand-Up Tour | The Knitwit, which toured the UK and Ireland |
| Comedy Achievements | Built a successful touring career and performed for large audiences across the UK and Ireland |
| Radio Career | Presented radio programmes for BBC Radio 6 Music and Absolute Radio |
| BBC Radio Work | Previously co-hosted a Sunday morning programme with Russell Howard |
| Current Radio Work | Hosts The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio with Angela Barnes, Suzi Ruffell and Lindsey Santoro |
| Podcast Projects | Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts and Down the Dog |
| Writing Career | Writes comedy material, books and contributions for publications |
| Books | It’s Not Me, It’s You! (2012) and The Teenage Diaries of a Stand-Up Comedian (announced for autumn 2026) |
| Awards | Won Best Breakthrough Act at the 2007 Chortle Awards |
| Other Recognition | Received nominations at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and British Comedy Awards |
| Relationship Status | Divorced |
| Wife | Former wife Lucy Beaumont |
| Marriage Date | April 2015 |
| Divorce Announcement | April 2024 |
| Marriage Duration | Approximately nine years |
| How They Met | Introduced through mutual comedian friend Roisin Conaty |
| Former Partner’s Profession | Lucy Beaumont is a comedian, actress and writer |
| Children | One daughter |
| Daughter’s Name | Elsie Louise Richardson |
| Daughter’s Birth Year | 2016 |
| Parenting Life | Jon and Lucy have stated that their daughter’s wellbeing and privacy remain their priority following their separation |
| Family Background | Grew up in Lancaster in a family environment that encouraged him to pursue his interests |
| Residence | Has lived in different parts of England, including Lancashire and West Yorkshire |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Eye Colour | Commonly reported as blue |
| Hobbies and Interests | Football, comedy writing, reading, podcasts and television |
| Favourite Football Club | Leeds United |
| Lifestyle | Known for his organised personality, thoughtful observations and interest in everyday routines |
| Personality | Thoughtful, witty, reserved and famously particular about everyday details |
| Comedy Influences | Billy Connolly, Lee Evans, Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson |
| Income Sources | Stand-up tours, television presenting, radio, podcasting, writing, acting and voice work |
| Business Activities | Became a shareholder in the community-owned Plough pub in Yorkshire, supporting its restoration |
| Social Media – Instagram | @ronjichardson |
| Social Media – X (Twitter) | @ronjichardson |
| Facebook | Jon Richardson |
| Official Website | Jon Richardson Comedy |
| Public Image | Recognised for his dry delivery, distinctive comedic personality and honest observations about everyday life |
| Career Timeline – 2003 | Began performing stand-up comedy and won a heat of the BBC New Comedy Talent Search |
| Career Timeline – 2006 | Completed a UK and Ireland tour with Alan Carr |
| Career Timeline – 2007 | Won Best Breakthrough Act at the Chortle Awards and received an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination |
| Career Timeline – 2009 | Received recognition for his Edinburgh show This Guy at Night |
| Career Timeline – 2010 | Became a regular on 8 Out of 10 Cats |
| Career Timeline – 2012 | Released his comedy DVD Funny Magnet and began appearing on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown |
| Career Timeline – 2013 | His documentary A Little Bit OCD received the Mind Award |
| Career Timeline – 2014 | Released his stand-up show Nidiot |
| Career Timeline – 2015 | Married comedian Lucy Beaumont |
| Career Timeline – 2016 | Welcomed his daughter Elsie with Lucy Beaumont |
| Career Timeline – 2018 | Presented Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier |
| Career Timeline – 2020 | Launched Meet the Richardsons with Lucy Beaumont |
| Career Timeline – 2021 | Continued his comedy tours and television projects |
| Career Timeline – 2024 | Announced his separation and divorce from Lucy Beaumont |
| Career Timeline – 2025 | Joined the cast of BBC drama Waterloo Road as Darius Donovan |
| Career Timeline – 2026 | Continued filming Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue, hosting Second Helpings and presenting his Absolute Radio show |
| Biggest Career Achievement | Becoming a long-running team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and establishing a successful career across stand-up, television and radio |
| Overall Fame | One of Britain’s recognisable comedy personalities, known for his distinctive humour, television appearances and successful live tours |
