Comedian and television personality Lucy Beaumont has opened up about adopting a more guarded approach to her personal life following her divorce from fellow comedian Jon Richardson. The 42-year-old star of Celebrity Traitors announced the end of her nine-year marriage in April 2024, with both parties emphasizing an amicable and joint decision to separate.
New Romance with Sound Engineer
Since the divorce, Beaumont has embarked on a relationship with sound engineer Martin Wallace, who is reportedly a friend of her ex-husband. The couple has been living together quietly, sparking engagement rumors late last year when Beaumont was spotted wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring. Sources close to the pair describe them as "really happy" together, enjoying a low-key lifestyle with coffee outings and romantic walks in their local area.
Adjusting Comedy Material
In a recent interview with The Times, Beaumont revealed she had to modify parts of her stand-up routine after the split, as some material created the illusion that she was still married. "I had jokes that I kept because they were still funny," she explained. "There wasn't loads about the marriage. Now I'm even more guarded about my personal life." This marks a significant shift for the comedian, who has previously described herself as "an oversharer" through her observational comedy style.
Background of the Relationship
Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson first met in 2013 through mutual friends before marrying in April 2015. The couple share an eight-year-old daughter and collaborated professionally on several projects, most notably their hit TV comedy Meet the Richardsons, which ran for five seasons and featured them as exaggerated versions of themselves in a mockumentary format.
Their joint statement announcing the separation read: "After nine years of marriage, we would like to announce that we have separated. 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."
Martin Wallace's Career
Martin Wallace is an experienced sound technician who has worked extensively in the comedy circuit. He previously served as a sound engineer on Jon Richardson's 2014 stand-up tour Jon Richardson Live: Nidiot and has collaborated with other prominent comedians including Rob Beckett and Dara Ó Briain. Wallace runs a recording studio based in an old mill in Stockport and has also worked as a tour manager and technical director for rock bands.
Public Reaction and Speculation
The divorce announcement came as a surprise to fans who had followed the couple's relationship through their television work. Beaumont and Wallace were first spotted together publicly in October 2023 at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester, with subsequent sightings at the Royal Hall in Harrogate. Despite engagement speculation and their cohabitation, Beaumont has maintained privacy about her new relationship, telling interviewers she and Richardson agreed not to discuss details of their marriage or each other publicly.
The fifth season of Meet the Richardsons aired around the time of the separation, with Beaumont hinting in the final episode that it might be the last. The show often featured celebrities and Beaumont's mother, playwright Gill Adams, as part of its ensemble cast.
