Jason Manford, the 41-year-old comedian, actor and singer, is known for his television work, including hosting the BBC's Big Night of Musicals. While his career is public, his personal life remains more private. Manford has been married twice and has six children.
He married his first wife, Catherine, in October 2007. The couple had twin daughters in 2009, another daughter in 2010, and a son in 2012. Their marriage faced difficulties in 2010 after it emerged Manford had been messaging female admirers online. He stepped down from presenting The One Show to focus on his family, but the marriage ended in 2013. Reflecting on the split in 2021, Manford admitted he had not devoted enough 'care and time' to the relationship, prioritising work over family.
In December 2017, Manford married his second wife, Lucy Dyke, a television producer whose credits include Black Mirror and The Split. The couple held a small ceremony in Manchester followed by a celebration at a local curry house. Manford has publicly praised his wife's work, encouraging fans to watch her drama Better. He also revealed that he tested her patience by growing large sideburns for his role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which she disliked.
Manford keeps his six children out of the public eye, rarely sharing details about them. His family life remains a private aspect of his otherwise public career.
