Jack Whitehall often draws on his relationship with girlfriend Roxy Horner for inspiration in his comedy. Since starting their relationship in 2020, the Bad Education star has incorporated anecdotes about Horner into his stand-up routines.
However, she has a say in the matter: Whitehall revealed in an interview with The Sun that he allows Horner to veto any jokes about their relationship before they reach his audience. “Roxy definitely gets a veto.
She can be a tough crowd for my brand of humor but, touch wood, thus far she has been very accepting of me doing routines about her private life on stage,” he admitted. “It is a blessing she hasn’t said no to anything yet.”
Jack Whitehall’s comedy routines often feature girlfriend Roxy Horner, who gets to veto any jokes about their relationship
Whitehall acknowledged Horner’s patience, noting that dating a comedian often involves having one’s private life exposed on stage. He praised her for her understanding and patience, saying, “Dating a comedian can be stressful because they go up onstage and tell a load of strangers all about your private life for the sake of comedy. She has been very patient with it all. Roxy has the patience of a saint.”
So, who exactly is Jack Whitehall’s girlfriend? Here’s a closer look at Roxy Horner and her relationship with the comedian.
Horner works as a model
Represented by Premier Model Management, Horner began her modeling career at 17 when she appeared in British Vogue. Hailing from Essex, United Kingdom, she has since collaborated with prominent brands like Victoria’s Secret, Max Factor, and Pandora.
Their first date had an awkward start
The comedian and model didn’t hit it off perfectly on their first date. Whitehall recounted on the Life’s a Beach podcast that their initial outing in Australia, where they met, took an awkward turn when they dined at a restaurant adorned with taxidermy ducks, which didn’t sit well with Horner, a vegan.
Whitehall admitted he was unaware of Horner’s dietary preferences before the date, describing the situation as “something out of a sitcom.”
They moved in together during the pandemic
Despite the rocky start to their relationship, Whitehall and Horner found their rhythm quickly. They became a couple in 2020 and moved in together during the COVID-19 lockdown. Whitehall noted that the extended time spent together helped accelerate their relationship. “Weirdly that was quite nice because we spent a lot of time together and it accelerates the relationship in a way,” he told Mirror. “Then when lockdown ended, there was a lot of things we realized. We’d never gone to see a film together. We’d never been to a restaurant in England because we met in Australia.”
In 2023, they welcomed their first child
Horner shared the news of her pregnancy with Whitehall in May 2023 on Instagram, and by September, their daughter Elsie was born. Whitehall expressed his joy on Instagram, calling the experience “utterly overwhelming and joyous” and praising Horner’s role as a mother. “I’m now 100% going to be the parent that shows everyone endless pictures of their kid,” he humorously added.
Horner also shared her happiness about Elsie’s birth on social media, referring to her daughter as “The love of my life 💜.”
Whitehall has been a pillar of support during Horner’s health struggles
In 2021, Horner faced a health scare when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after experiencing severe symptoms. Whitehall was there for her during her diagnosis, spending time with her in the emergency room while her family was in Australia. Horner praised Whitehall as her rock and a crucial support system during that challenging time.
He often jokes about Horner in his stand-up shows
Whitehall frequently incorporates humor about Horner into his comedy routines, though he is mindful of her preferences. He admitted on the Jonathan Ross Show that he sometimes pulls jokes when Horner’s family is in the audience due to nervousness. “I had some routines about my girlfriend, but then I remembered her family were in the audience,” he said. “I pulled out a couple [of jokes] as I got too nervous … I saw her family and gave up halfway through the joke.”
