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Comedian Jon Richardson has announced a surprising career move, revealing that he will be joining the cast of Waterloo Road in an exciting departure from the comedy circuit. In a recent video shared on social media, Jon made the unexpected revelation that he is retiring from stand-up comedy to pursue a new venture in the world of teaching, but not in the way fans might expect.
While the full details of Jon’s character remain under wraps, viewers are eagerly anticipating what role he will take on at the iconic school. Jon, known for his sharp wit and observational humour, hinted that this role might allow him to channel some of his long-standing ambitions.
“I would say that joining Waterloo Road is a dream come true, but in truth, most of my dreams about school revolve around not having done my homework or put on my uniform,” Jon joked in his video message. “I wanted to be a teacher growing up, so hopefully, this role will put all those ambitions to bed. Now I can stop telling my friends and family that I’ll be testing them on what I’ve been saying or telling audiences on tour that it’s their own time they’re wasting”
Jon will join the talented cast that includes Lindsey Coulson, continuing her role as Dame Stella Drake, the new head of Waterloo Road, and Jason Merrells, who will return as Jack Rimmer in the next series after reprising the role as a guest in the most recent season.
Fans can’t wait to see how Jon brings his unique comedic style and real-life teaching aspirations to the beloved show when it returns.
