Caption: Jon Richardson pays tribute to Sean Lock after final performance
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Jon Richardson has paid tribute to Sean Lock after 8 Out of 10 Cats won at last night’s National Comedy Awards, crediting his late co-star and friend for the majority of the show’s comedic success.
Last night, the awards show took place at London’s Roundhouse, with stars including Rosie Jones, Katherine Ryan, Amelia Dimoldenberg, and Sandi Toksvig.
For the category of best comedy panel show, 8 Out of 10 Cats went up against Mock the Week, QI and Would I Lie to You?, with the former taking home the prize.
Following their victory, Jon expressed his gratitude on Twitter to the fans who voted for them to win.
‘Massive thanks to everyone who voted for Cats Does Countdown at the Comedy Awards,’ the 40-year-old wrote.
‘That one is for Sean, without whom the show would have had a fraction of the comedy it had and much more maths.’
In August 2021, Sean died at the age of 58 after suffering from lung cancer.
The statement released by Off The Kerb productions at the time released: ‘It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family.
‘Sean was one of Britain’s finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children.
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‘Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time.’
In February last year, Jon opened up about how ‘upset’ he felt during Sean’s final episode of Countdown, when he knew that his co-star was unwell.
‘Watching Sean’s last ep of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious,’ he tweeted.
‘A true comic to the end. That’s why he’s trending on Twitter and why he’s so missed.’
Sean first appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2005, before also starring on the spin-off 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
In 2000, he won the accolade for best live comic at the British Comedy Awards.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is available to watch on All 4.
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‘That one is for Sean,’ the comic said after the show’s award win.
