Jon Richardson 'signs up' for the Great British Bake Off
The comedian and his ex-wife Lucy Beaumont previously co-starred in a comedy series called Meet the Richardsons.
A post shared by Waterloo Road (@waterlooroad)
According to The Mirror, Jon Richardson shared with fans that he would be becoming a teacher, before later clarifying that he was only playing the role of a teacher on Waterloo Road.
Taking to social media, he said: 'I just thought I'd give you a little update. I don't really do 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.'
He added: 'I've been thinking a lot about a diary entry that I found from 1997.
'It's this one. I was 14 years old, it says although I would love to be a stand-up comedian, I'll probably end up being a teacher. And I've been thinking a lot about that.'
A post shared by Jon Richardson (@jonrichardsoncomedian)
"I've loved being a comedian, it was absolutely the right choice. But I've decided it would've been nice to try the other option, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do."
The comedian went on to share that he had accepted a teaching job, telling fans: 'I've been doing some training, I've taken a teaching position. I will update you as and when I can. But that's all from me for now, just to let you know where I've been. I'll keep you posted.'
Now, the star has apparently signed up for the Great British Bake Off's next Stand Up To Cancer special.
A source told The Sun: 'Bosses are over the moon that they signed up Jon.
"He is hilarious, so will bring the laughs to the tent, and he's hugely popular with viewers."
Lancs comic Jon Richardson has split from wife Lucy Beaumont after nine years
See the full line-up for series 10 of Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4
"It's been a tough year for Jon following his split from Lucy, so this has given him some light relief and it's all for charity, so that's an added bonus".
Announcing his divorce previously, he said: "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. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
a minute ago
- Daily Mirror
JoJo Siwa reveals she and Chris Hughes want to start family very soon
Big Brother star JoJo Siwa says 'I absolutely would love to have babies' as she discusses her future plans with boyfriend Chris Hughes after shutting down pregnancy rumours Dance Mom's star JoJo Siwa has hinted at her plans to start a family, which 'aren't that far away', with her boyfriend Chris Hughes as their whirlwind romance grows stronger. The couple met in the iconic Celebrity Big Brother house in April, and viewers watched their bond begin a loving friendship that eventually grew into something more. Not long after the show ended, the two revealed they started dating and have been sharing intimate details about their romance with fans online ever since. After travelling to the UK to promote her new song Raspy, JoJo opened up about her future and revealed she 'craves' motherhood in the future. It comes after David Beckham speaks 'as a father' in 'family' announcement after latest Brooklyn snub. When asked about whether she wants children, JoJo, 22, told The Sun: 'I crave them, I absolutely would love to have babies, it's absolutely in my future and I don't think it's that far away.' The dancer added: 'I'm at a place in my life where my career by no means is slowing down, but my career is at a point where it works and it runs and I know how to do everything that I'm doing and I'm not learning anything new, so I'm at a great place with that. 'Obviously I have a great boy in my life, there are a lot of things to happen before then, but definitely want kids.' JoJo's family admission follows after Chris, 32, opened up on their close relationship last month in a chat with US Weekly where he discussed the pair getting married. Chris said: "When you're besotted with each other and in love with someone, I think it's fun to look forward to those things." He added: "Of course, I want to get married to her, I would never shy away from that. And one day I want to have children. We both come from extremely loving families and very wholesome families who care for you so it would be nice to reciprocate that going forward. One day I'd love to have children, it would be an absolute dream for sure." Last month, JoJo hit out at the claims that she was pregnant to her 46 million followers on TikTok as she shared a video of herself plugging her cover of Bette Davis Eyes. The rumours began on TikTok after a video of Chris appearing to affectionately stroke JoJo's stomach sent fans down a rabbit hole and videos of fans discussing the rumours are being posted in their tens. JoJo decided to shut down the rumours by playing a game of Two Truths and A Lie, and asked fans which statement is a lie: '1) I've never smoked a [cigarette] 2) I'm pregnant 3) This song comes out on Spotify Friday.'
Metro
30 minutes ago
- Metro
Everything to expect on the UK's £22 naked cruise (hot pasties included)
Each year, more than 100 punters take a three-hour cruise down the River Exe estuary in Devon… completely naked. The Nude Cruise has just run for its 13th year in a row and one punter has revealed just what goes on onboard, spilling the details on the one golden rule that mustn't be broken. What is it? Well, this isn't a boat trip for swingers or sex parties, so, anyone caught doing anything x-rated will be banned for life. 'It's really sad that a large percentage of the population equate being naked only with sex – it's not,' cruise founder Rachel Wick told The Sun. 'If they came to our event, they would see it's clearly not what it's about. If somebody misbehaves, they will be on our banned list.' While no one has been barred from the cruise yet, Rachel, 50, is diligent because she says you can feel vulnerable when you haven't got your clothes on. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. The double-decker ship carried 120 bare passengers this year, and journalist Ben Endley revealed for The Sun the experience was 'remarkably normal'. He went so far as to say the trip could've been organised by a local village church group – although that may be a bit of a stretch. The cruise was composed largely of pensioners, and there were multiple things onboard to keep them busy, from a raffle to a naked disco. One song that got bare bodies on the dance floor was Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen. There was also a cash-only bar (how retro) which prompted many guests to wear fanny packs to carry their bank notes and phones. A free hot pasty`was also on offer for everyone on board. It sounds rather perilous when you're starkers, but luckily no injuries were reported. Rachel, who is a local authority administrator, has been organising the cruise since 2012 with her partner Nigel, but they run other nude events too, as part of the Torbay Sun Club. She loves the concept of a naked party because you can't tell who is rich or poor, working or retired. 'When you can't judge people's status, we're all on a level,' she says. While some guests on the cruise kept to themselves through fear of their bosses finding out about their naturism, one guest, Mark Carroll, explains his generation is more comfortable with it all. 'The more people hear about it, the more they want to get involved,' he says. Passenger Kevin Little, 61, has been a naturist since 1997, and tells The Sun he's a fan of being naked because it saves him paying for extra luggage on flights. Sex parties are coming to an ocean near you. Killing Kittens, the kink-positive event company, is launching a very naughty cruise promising a pretty pleasurable holiday for couples and singles alike. At a glance you might mistake it for a luxury all-inclusive trip, with the itinerary departing from Barcelona to Monte Carlo, before journeying on to Florence and Portofino. But the cruise is certainly one-of-a-kind, hosting a heady timetable of Killing Kittens events, including its popular White Party, a masked ball, the Kreatures of the Night primal soiree, the latex themed Dominion, and Hedonism, the longest-running Killing Kittens event. But just because you can let loose in one of the 'play rooms', it doesn't mean you can get lawless at sea. In fact, the Killing Kittens cruise has some very strict rules… Read here for all the juicy details. He enjoys connecting with nature, but finds the jokes about his naked preferences annoying. More Trending 'We get frustrated by the cliched, seaside-postcard, t*ts-and-willy jokes but it's been that way for so long, it's hard to get away from,' he says. Of all the guests onboard, the general consensus was the younger generation is too 'prudish' and that nudity is helpful for self-expression. So it was understandable that, when the boat returned to the dock, the passengers were a little reluctant to cover up once more. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Coastal trail crowned Britain's favourite path is a 'crown jewel' with breathtaking views MORE: I took my family on a digital detox holiday and something extraordinary happened MORE: Cruise passenger injured when water slide split while he was on it
Wales Online
3 hours ago
- Wales Online
Former Strictly winner admits 'I wouldn't be here today' without show triumph
Former Strictly winner admits 'I wouldn't be here today' without show triumph Tom Chambers is probably best known for his roles in Holby City and Waterloo Road, but it was in 2008 that he had an unexpected career triumph after being crowned winner of Strictly The former Strictly winner said he 'wouldn't be here today' without the dancing success (Image: BBC) Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers said "it's why I'm still here" as he looked back to his triumph on the show over 15 years ago. After getting an appetite for acting during his school days, it wasn't until he was aged 29 that Tom got his first big break on the small screen. It was announced in 2006 that he was going to be the newest member of the once-popular Holby City, which ran for 23 years. After staking his claim as one of the most important stars on the show, he made the somewhat unconventional move to swap acting for dancing after agreeing to participate in the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Then in its sixth series, Strictly Come Dancing was well on its way to becoming one of the country's most adored shows, like it is today. Tom was crowned the winner alongside Camilla Dallerup in 2008 (Image: PA) Despite the move to Strictly coming at the same time he was starring in Holby City, he agreed that it didn't do his career any harm, as he told Candis magazine: "Absolutely. It's why I'm still here. It really put me on the map." Article continues below But, acknowledging that competing on the show was one of the most terrifying experiences of his life, he added: "It gave me 15 minutes of extreme fame. My father, Stuart, who is a chartered accountant put the glitterball in the window of his business in Matlock." After seeing off competition from the likes of former GMTV presenter Andrew Castle, Christine Bleakley (now Lampard), Tom and his dance partner, Camilla Dallerup, made it all the way to the final beating Rachel Stevens, Vincent Simone, Lisa Snowdon and Brendan Cole to walk away with the coveted Glitterball trophy. They beat Lisa Snowdon in the final (Image: PA) Since his triumph on the show all those years ago, he returned to the world of acting with roles in Waterloo Road, as well as brief stints in Casualty, Emmerdale and Midsomer Murders. But he is now set to see his acting career hit the stage as he is due play the role of the famous fictional detective, Inspector Morse in House of Ghosts. Many will remember him playing Sam Strachan in Holby City (Image: Jed Cullen/) Article continues below It is set to run from the end of this month in Birmingham before the tour concludes in Salford next April. As Tom recently reflected on his time in Strictly, fans of the show are gearing up for yet another series of the beloved dancing show in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, their appetites have been whet in recent days with the announcement of this year's contestants, with names including; Vicky Pattinson, Dani Dyer, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Thomas Skinner.
