History of Jack Whitehall in Timeline

Jack Whitehall is an English comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. He gained recognition for his role as JP in the comedy-drama series *Fresh Meat* (2011–2016) and as Alfie Wickers in the BBC Three sitcom *Bad Education*. Whitehall also co-wrote *Bad Education* and its subsequent film adaptation, *The Bad Education Movie* (2015).

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March 2010: Channel 4's Comedy Gala Participation

In March 2010, Jack Whitehall participated in Channel 4's Comedy Gala, a benefit show in aid of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, filmed live at The O2 Arena in London.

June 2010: News of the World Cocaine Allegations

In June 2010, a photograph of Jack Whitehall allegedly in possession of cocaine appeared in the News of the World. He apologized but neither confirmed nor denied the allegations. Later that week, on the debut episode of Stand Up for the Week, Patrick Kielty mockingly referenced the News of the World article.

January 2011: British Comedy Awards Nomination

In January 2011, Jack Whitehall was nominated for 'Best Comedy Breakthrough' by the British Comedy Awards.

August 2011: Edinburgh Festival Fringe Shows

In August 2011, Jack Whitehall performed two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: his third solo stand-up show, Let's Not Speak of This Again, and a series of four stand-up shows with his father Michael Whitehall, called Backchat.

November 2011: Hammersmith Apollo Solo Shows

In November 2011, Jack Whitehall performed two sold-out solo shows at the Hammersmith Apollo, completing his debut national tour, Let's Not Speak of This Again.

2011: Met Gemma Chan

In 2011, Jack Whitehall met actress Gemma Chan, when she guest starred on the series Fresh Meat.

December 2012: The Big Fat Quiz of the Year Controversy

On December 30, 2012, Jack Whitehall appeared on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, during which he made a joke about Queen Elizabeth II that sparked complaints to Ofcom. Following media speculation, the National Television Awards publicly stated Whitehall would not be forced to resign from presenting the awards.

December 2017: End of relationship with Gemma Chan

In December 2017, Jack Whitehall ended his relationship with actress Gemma Chan, whom he met in 2011.

2020: Relationship with Roxy Horner

Since 2020, Jack Whitehall has been in a relationship with model Roxy Horner.

April 2023: Participation in "A Show for Gareth Richards"

In April 2023, Jack Whitehall took part in "A Show for Gareth Richards" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, honoring Richards' life after his death. The show won the Victoria Wood award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 and raised almost £20,000 for Richards' family.

September 2023: Birth of first child

In September 2023, Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner announced the birth of their first child.

December 2024: Engagement to Roxy Horner

On 21 December 2024, Roxy Horner announced on her Instagram that she and Jack Whitehall were engaged.

2025: Riyadh Comedy Festival Participation

In 2025, Jack Whitehall participated in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival, an event characterized by Human Rights Watch as an effort by the Saudi government to whitewash its human rights abuses.