Inside Joe Lycett’s quiet life hidden away from the screen with wholesome hobbies and mental health struggles

COMEDIAN Joe Lycett has become a familiar face to TV viewers over the past few years.

With appearances on shows including Taskmaster, QI and Late Night Lycett, he has become a very well established on-screen presence.

But what about the 36-year-old funnyman and presenter's life off camera?

Brought up in Solihull, Joe has been performing stand-up comedy since 2007.

However, when he's not on stage, he is also a keen painter and scupltor.

Joe's artistic work has been featured in the likes of the Royal Academy, IKON and Manchester Art Gallery.

Meanwhile, the popular comedian has revealed that he's become a father.

The announcement came after he confirmed he has a secret long-term girlfriend, who he keeps out of the limelight.

Taking to Instagram, Joe wrote: "An appreciation post from me for the extraordinary @bham_womens hospital.

“My first encounter with them was years ago when they looked after a pal of mine through surgery, and then most recently when they masterfully welcomed a little boy into the world, who happens to be my son.

“The care and compassion his mum and he received was exceptional; from the antenatal classes, incredible midwives, consultants, doctors, nurses and the ongoing care in the community.

"We also loved their baked potatoes.

“Birmingham is so lucky to have them and I will be forever grateful for everything they’ve done.”

He added: “I am LOVING being a dad but sadly I think this now means I can’t get out of going on Rob and Josh’s f**king podcast.

"We will not be taking any press requests about this as we have already sold the rights to the first family picture to Autotrader.”

Previously, Joe addressed thinking how he "was going to be sick" during a mental health struggle, after a friend's death.

Speaking to The Guardian, the comedian recounted caring for his dying friend during lockdown, who was suffering from terminal cancer and subsequently died.

His friend was unable to eat or drink in the last year of his life and Joe cared for him on his days off.

He said: "I started to sort of close myself off from the world, which was obviously the wrong thing to do.

"Because what I’ve since discovered through therapy is to overcome those things, you have to do tons of it, and see that you’re OK."