John Bishop Shares Divorce Struggles and the Joke That Nearly Ended It All

Comedian John Bishop opens up about his rocky marriage with Melanie, admitting they reached the decree NISI stage of divorce. A cringe-worthy joke told during a stand-up performance may have saved their relationship. The couple had been separated for 20 months before seeking counselling, not to rekindle love but to sort out divorce issues.

In a rather unfortunate twist, comedian John Bishop has revealed he and his wife, Melanie, are wading through divorce proceedings. The 58-year-old funnyman, who tied the knot back in 1993, shared a rather poignant moment on the podcast “How to Fail with Elizabeth Day.” He heartbreakingly admitted, “We were at the decree NISI stage of the divorce,” shedding light on the rough patches they’ve faced.

It seems marriage hasn’t always be a walk in the park for John and Melanie. With three sons – Joe, Luke, and Daniel – ditching each other has been a topic they’ve grappled with. During their rough patch, which lasted about 20 months, Melanie made the brave decision to take in one of John’s stand-up gigs. Ironically, it was at that performance he delivered a cringe-worthy joke about their separation.

Recalling the moment, he said, “At the time I used to tell this terrible joke about saying, I’m really sad at the moment I split up my wife and going oh, it’s not that bad, we’re not divorced or anything, I’ve just killed her but I’ve kept her head in the fridge.” Not exactly a comedian’s A-move, right? The punchline hit a little too close when Melanie herself was in the audience!

So, there you have it. John Bishop and his wife have certainly had their share of ups and downs, culminating in a surprise performance that changed everything. But hey, it’s a classic case of how a horrible joke can sometimes save the day, or at least lead you to some coffee with the counsellor. Perhaps this story is just a gentle reminder that laughter can be, dare I say, a sometimes messy glue that holds relationships together. Keep it light, folks! You never know when a cringe-worthy gag might help restore some marital magic or at least grab a coffee!

Original Source: www.express.co.uk