Matt Lucas has honoured his late ex-husband Kevin McGee, describing him as "the funniest person I've ever met", two decades after their wedding. The 52-year-old comedian married Kevin in December 2006, and their civil partnership was dissolved in October 2008. Kevin sadly took his own life in October 2009.
Tribute to Kevin McGee
Ahead of his appearance on Channel 4's Taskmaster, Lucas was asked what makes him laugh. He said: "My late husband Kevin [McGee] was the funniest person I've ever met. Also, we had a chocolate Labrador called Milo who was hilarious. He was so stubborn."
He previously spoke about Kevin on social media in 2019, writing: "This is Kevin John McGee, who died ten years ago today. I loved him more than anyone I've ever met, and still do. He was so funny and silly and clever and kind and handsome and his smile made my heart soar."
Taskmaster appearance
Lucas will appear on Taskmaster alongside Richard Ayoade, Isy Suttie, Chloe Petty and Nina Conti. Asked about his style on the show, he said: "I'm inept. If I get anything right, it's by luck, not design – I was stumped most of the time. Greg Davies called me Grandad. Still, it was nice to get out of the house!"
In the programme, Lucas will attempt to conquer a variety of puzzling, creative and often pointless tasks in the hopes of impressing host Greg Davies.
Comedy today
In a new interview with Radio Times, Lucas also spoke about how comedy has changed. He famously wrote and starred in Little Britain with David Walliams. He said: "Most of the comedy I enjoy now is filmed in people's living rooms and posted online. If you've got a mobile phone, you can be a star. I love Limmy, he's a complete one-off. Also there's a Canadian comedian called Mitch Wood on Instagram who makes me howl."
As well as comedy, Lucas has co-hosted The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 and regularly stars in London's West End in shows including Les Misérables and Oliver! Taskmaster starts on September 3 on Channel 4.
