Who is The Answer Run host Jason Manford married to? Inside his family life
Comedy favourite Jason Manford is back on our screens as he takes the reins of the new BBC quiz show The Answer Run. In this new daytime programme, three pairs will compete in a high-octane contest of knowledge, risking it all with each swipe in hopes of winning big or risk going home empty-handed.
The game hinges on binary choices; every question has just two potential answers. Jason Manford hopes to make a triumphant return to the daytime television scene after several years of exploring other TV and career opportunities.
His journey in showbiz has been nothing short of spectacular since his modest part in the 2007 BBC Three comedy Ideal. Manford's brilliant trajectory has seen him tackle everything from stand-up gigs and panel shows such as QI and Have I Got News for You, to acting stints in Death in Paradise.
He's also made memorable contributions to Charity telethons like Children In Need and most recently ITV's star-studded series Starstruck, sharing the stage with the likes of Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight, and Shania Twain.
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Who is Jason Manford married to?Lucy Dyke and Jason Manford attend The Olivier Awards 2019 (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)Jason Manford has tied the knot twice. He first married Catherine in October 2007, and they had twin daughters by 2009, another girl in 2010, and a son two years later.
Their marriage encountered turbulence in 2010 amidst allegations of Manford's online exchanges with fans. This led to him quitting The One Show, as he sought to dedicate himself more fully to his family life.
He shared at the time "I have decided after careful consideration to stand back from The One Show to concentrate on my family."
In a refreshingly honest 2021 interview with the Mirror, comedian Jason Manford opened up about the reasons behind his first marriage's breakdown in 2013.
Reflecting on past mistakes, he shared: "My first marriage really disintegrated on my theory of, 'I don't want my children to have the childhood I had'. So I was out working all the time and I didn't put the care and time into that relationship that it deserved and needed."
Jason Manford keeps his children away from the spotlight (Image: INSTAGRAM)He recounted his moment of realisation, saying: "it's only now I'm starting to realise, 'Oh, I'm not giving the children the childhood I had', which is good in one thing but bad in another. Because I got to spend so much time and we had laughs with my parents."
After parting ways with his first wife, romance blossomed anew for Jason as he met Lucy Dyke. The pair tied the marital knot in a heartwarming ceremony in Manchester in December 2017, celebrated by close-knit family and friends. They celebrated the marriage at a curry house.
Lucy Dyke, much like her renowned husband, has made her name in the TV sector, credited with producing acclaimed series such as Black Mirror and The Split. Jason hasn't shied away from praising Lucys professional prowess; he's openly supported her work, including the BBC's gripping drama Better.
When it comes to domestic bliss, Manford maintains a relatively low profile. However, in 2021, he let slip that Lucy's tolerance was tested as he grew sideburns for his role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, providing a seldom-seen glimpse into the dynamics within their household.
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The Answer Run presenter Jason Manford hopes to turn his new quiz show into a solid staple of daytime TV (Image: BBC)On the Manatomy podcast with Danny Wallace and Phil Hilton, the comedian reminisced: "When I was Caractacus Potts in Chitty [Chitty Bang Bang] I grew big sideburns and I got them right down to here, right down to below the lip sort of thing and my wife hated them, like genuinely hated them."
Describing the marital mischief that follows long-term commitment, he quipped, "I guess a lot of fellas do this, once you are married and they can't leave you for trivial reasons, like having mutton chops."
He chuckled about how men tend to push their luck: "You can do what you like, but if you have dated someone once and they have got mutton chops, you don't have to have a second date, but once you have got kids, that's a really trivial reason to go through the process of divorce."
On testing his wife's patience, he added: "So I think we as men do things that sort of annoy our wives, but it's sort of like us testing the boundaries."
Reflecting on his decision to keep the facial hair despite her disapproval, he admitted, "I knew she hated it, but I still grew them and I was in that show for 18 months."
The comedian is a father to a total of six children; four from his first marriage and two from his second. Jason keeps his children out of the spotlight and rarely shares photos of his brood on social media.
However, he has shared the occasional insight into his family life on social media. On Father's Day in 2020, Jason posted a rare photo of himself cuddling all his six children.
Who is The Answer Run host Jason Manford married to? Inside his family life
Who is The Answer Run host Jason Manford married to? Inside his family life
Who is The Answer Run host Jason Manford married to? Inside his family life
Who is The Answer Run host Jason Manford married to? Inside his family life
Who is The Answer Run host Jason Manford married to? Inside his family life
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