On a recent episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, comedian Jon Richardson and his wife, Lucy Beaumont, opened up about their unconventional love story. The couple celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary this year, but their journey to marriage wasn’t without its surprises.
During the interview, Richardson confessed that he had saved Beaumont’s number as ‘wife’ before they had even met. It all started when Ross, the host, introduced them on the show. Richardson admitted that he didn’t believe anyone would marry him, partly because of his “goblin-like quality” and gloomy demeanor.
In fact, he tried to repel Beaumont when they were set up by mutual friends, warning her that he would only ruin her life. But after a few years of contemplating, Richardson realized that he didn’t want to miss out on a chance at love, so he decided to give it a go.
Interestingly, Richardson had saved Beaumont’s number in his phone as ‘wife’ before they had even exchanged a single conversation. This detail came to light when they finally met in person, and Beaumont rang Richardson’s phone. To her surprise, her number was already stored under ‘wife.’ It was a romantic and sweet gesture that highlighted Richardson’s unwavering belief in their future together.
The couple now works together on their show, Meet the Richardsons, which provides a humorous glimpse into their lives. Richardson jokingly explained that the show captures any publicly embarrassing or shaming moments that have happened to him and recreates them in a narrative format. It allows him to relive those moments and be publicly shamed all over again.
While the show features snippets of their real lives, such as going to gigs and everyday occurrences, it also incorporates fictional elements. Richardson humorously recalled the first episode of the series, where he was set on fire. This unexpected turn of events signified that things had spiraled out of control, giving audiences a taste of the unpredictable nature of the show.
As Richardson and Beaumont continue to navigate the highs and lows of married life, their unique love story is a testament to the saying that opposites attract. Audiences can tune in to The Jonathan Ross Show to catch more entertaining and heartfelt moments from this dynamic couple.
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