British comedian Lucy Beaumont has made a rare and candid comment about her divorce from fellow comedian Jon Richardson, breaking her usual silence on the topic and offering a glimpse into how she and her former husband are handling life after their separation.

The pair — who were married for nine years and worked together on the hit mockumentary series Meet the Richardsons — announced their divorce in April 2024, saying in a joint statement at the time that it was a “difficult decision” and that their focus was on co‑parenting their daughter, who was born in September 2016.

Since then, both Beaumont and Richardson have largely steered clear of discussing the split publicly. But in a recent interview, Beaumont touched on it in a way she hasn’t before, acknowledging how the experience has affected her and commenting on the aftermath of their decision.

📣 A Rare Candid Moment

In a conversation about her future ambitions and her approach to privacy, Beaumont admitted she and Richardson had made a mutual agreement to avoid talking about their marriage or separation publicly. While many fans assumed the couple might discuss their split given their very public personas and on‑screen chemistry, Beaumont said they’ve stuck firmly to that agreement — and that it wasn’t out of animosity, but out of respect for each other and their family.

She explained that this silence has been frustrating at times, particularly as public interest has remained high. “We asked for privacy,” she said, adding that she felt she — as the woman in the relationship — did not receive the privacy she would have liked after the split.

Beaumont also shared how the timing of the announcement impacted her work. The split happened in the middle of her Trouble and Strife stand‑up tour, and she had to make adjustments to her material — keeping only the jokes that remained funny and removing anything that hit too close to home.

🤐 Why They Stayed Quiet

Although fans may have hoped for more insight into the reasons behind the divorce, Beaumont stressed that their choice to stay quiet was mutual. She said the agreement to avoid discussing details about the marriage or each other was made early on and has been maintained since — despite occasional public curiosity.

“We both agreed that while it might be weird for other people not hearing anything about it, we wouldn’t talk about anything to do with the marriage or each other,” Beaumont said, emphasizing that the decision wasn’t borne out of bitterness but out of a desire to protect their family’s privacy.

That approach distinguishes Beaumont from many public figures who often offer extended interviews or personal reflections in the wake of relationship splits. She’s chosen a markedly different, far more guarded route — one that places boundaries ahead of public speculation.

🎭 Life After the Split

Despite being known for mining aspects of her personal life for material — often with Richardson himself — Beaumont says she’s now even more careful about what she reveals on stage or in interviews. After the split, she explained, she deliberately limited how much personal information she shared, even if it may have been tempting given her profession in comedy.

The comedian also shared that her career plans have moved beyond reflecting on personal relationships. She has discussed pursuing interests like politics and focusing on her stand‑up work, including a new tour titled Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos scheduled from September 2026 to July 2027.

At the same time, rumours have circulated about Beaumont’s personal life, including suggestions she may be in a new relationship with sound engineer Martin Wallace — though she continues to keep such aspects of her life private and unconfirmed by direct comment.

📺 The Public and Private Divide

Beaumont and Richardson’s situation has been particularly intriguing for fans because their widely watched series Meet the Richardsons — a mockumentary about their life together — built their public image as a couple over several seasons. Yet, that TV marriage was fictionalised and shouldn’t be taken as a direct reflection of their real‑life relationship.

Their decision to keep post‑divorce commentary minimal may be partly informed by that blurred boundary between public persona and private life. Beaumont once said even before the split that people might expect her to talk about the end of their marriage because viewers saw so much of them together on screen — but that she wouldn’t do so, and not because of bad feelings.

👨‍👩‍👧 Focus on Family First

Throughout her comments, a clear theme emerges: protecting her daughter’s well‑being has been paramount. From the moment the split was announced, both Beaumont and Richardson stressed that their priority was co‑parenting their child and ensuring the transition was handled with care.

Comedian friends and colleagues have long celebrated both Beaumont and Richardson for their warmth and humour, and fans have shown broad support as they navigate this new chapter. While they’ve chosen not to share every detail with the public, their emphasis on dignity and discretion has earned respect from many who follow their careers.

🧠 In Her Own Words

In a media environment where celebrity splits often become public spectacles, Beaumont’s remarks stand out for their simplicity and restraint. She acknowledged the challenges of staying silent in a world where details quickly leak, but affirmed that protecting the privacy and emotional space of herself, and her family remains worth it.

Whether fans ever learn more about what happened behind the scenes, Beaumont’s recent comments offer a rare but respectful glimpse into how one of Britain’s most acclaimed comedy duos is handling life after divorce — on their own terms.