Jon Richardson Retires to Teach, Joins Waterloo Road

Comedian Jon Richardson has announced his retirement from stand-up comedy to pursue a long-standing dream of teaching, following his recent divorce from wife Lucy Beaumont. Initially, the announcement seemed like an April Fool's prank when he was revealed to join the cast of the TV show Waterloo Road as a teacher, but Richardson confirmed his genuine departure from comedy. An old diary entry from 1997 inspired his decision, where he imagined becoming a teacher. The move comes amidst significant personal changes, including an amicable divorce settlement with Beaumont, where he paid over £1.6 million. As Richardson transitions into teaching, he has received varied reactions from his peers, with some offering support and others making light-hearted remarks.