Meet The Richardsons fans fear the mockumentary may end after comedian Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont's called a day on their nine-year marriage.

In statement to PA news agency, Jon and Lucy said: 'After 9 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. We will be making no further comment.'

The couple who met through Roisin Conaty and began dating in 2013, play 'exaggerated versions of themselves,' in the show which has had a five-series run.

Meet The Richardsons fans fear the mockumentary may end after comedian Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont's call it day on their nine-year marriage

The pair announce their split on Friday, clarifying that their seven-year-old was their priority whilst also asking for privacy (pictured in 2020)

The UKTV Dave mockumentary has also seen great success, with Beaumont being nominated for a BAFTA TV award in the comedy programme category in 2023.

Jon and Lucy, who also share a seven-year-old daughter, also fronted their very own panel show featuring a whole host of celebrities called Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples.

Following the split, fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to express their concern about the future of the beloved show. 

'Well, I’d wager a bet on Meet the Richardsons being over.'

'Really hope this isn’t true, if you’ve seen the final episode of season 5 they were discussing divorce as being a way of getting season 6. I hope it’s all just part of it.' 

'Did anyone else think Jon and Lucy on Meet The Richardsons were #CoupleGoals ?! I'm so sorry for them and their families, and so confused for me!'

'Hoping somehow that the news about Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson divorcing is a Joe Lycett-related prank or a bit for their show Meet The Richardsons, because otherwise that's just really sad.'

A statement read: 'We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways'

Fans of their hit mockumentary which airs on UKTV Dave expressed their concern about the future of the show following their shock split

'Nooooo. And double disappointment is that they’ll be no more meet the Richardson’s or odd couples.'

'I've literally just finished binging Meet The Richardsons and now you're telling me we won't be getting anymore?' 

'I’m hoping it’s just a bit for #MeetTheRichardsons'

'That Meet The Richardsons cancelled...' 

'Wow, watched ep 1 of new series of Meet the Richardsons a few nights ago, this is a shock, hope everyone is alright.'

'Really hope this isn’t true, if you’ve seen the final episode of season 5 they were discussing divorce as being a way of getting season 6.  I hope it’s all just part of it.'

'I love Meet The Richardsons and it's so sad that Jon and Lucy have split up.' 

'Omg the way I’ve just started watching their sitcom Meet The Richardsons. It’s gonna feel so weird when I watch the next episode.'

Jon and Lucy met began dating in 2015 before walking down the aisle in 2016 (pictured in 2017)

The couple have starred in 'at home mockumentary' show about their relationship, since it it first aired in 2020. Its fifth series began on Dave's UKTV on just this week on April 8. 

In the show they play 'exaggerated versions of themselves', and make comedic jibes at each other.

Last year, Lucy confessed that viewers often do not understand that their fighting is not real, saying: 'It's been great but I see comments on social media and people don't seem to realise it's not real...

'I don't henpeck – we wouldn't have lasted this long if I was as mean to him in real life. You don't want to see a smug couple in love, in a nice house, with a stable career and a lovely little child. Who wants to see that?...

'I wasn't doing it if we were going to be like that. We'll show the other side where we're just at each other constantly. It's a more truthful portrayal...

'The world we've got around us is slightly bizarre but I think people still feel like they recognise themselves in it, which is good.'