Jack Whitehall Fears Inheriting His Father's Parenting Traits Upon Entering Parenthood

By Lucia Paula , Parent Herald May 29, 07:44 pm

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Jack Whitehall, the popular comedian and actor, recently revealed that he has no desire to follow in the footsteps of his father, Michael Whitehall, when he becomes a dad himself. The 34-year-old comedian, known for his wit and humor, made the announcement that he and his girlfriend, Roxy Horner, are expecting their first child.

"I Just Don't Want to Turn Into Him": Jack Whitehall's Hilarious Take on Becoming a Dad

During an appearance on BBC Breakfast, Whitehall was asked about his thoughts on impending fatherhood and whether it made him reflect on his relationship with his own father, who stars alongside him in the Netflix show "Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father." According to LAD Bible, in response, Whitehall humorously stated, "I just don't want to turn into him."

With a hint of jest, Whitehall even suggested that his future child could potentially replace his father on their travel show once they grow up. He playfully remarked, "I did think as well, by the way, I have had to retire the 'Travels With My Father' brand because my dad's getting on a bit now and can't be bothered to travel around the world, but this could be a good way of rejuvenating it when my child is old enough to be a good sidekick."

Michael Whitehall, a well-known author and talent agent, has gained a significant following and is particularly adored by fans of the series for his grumpy demeanor. He is married to Hilary Gish Whitehall and has two other children, Barbaby and Molly.

Jack Whitehall's Stand-Up Show to Feature New Material on Settling Down and Having a Child

As Jack Whitehall embarks on his nationwide stand-up tour titled "Settle Down," he plans to incorporate his experience of impending fatherhood into his material. Reflecting on this new chapter in his life, Whitehall acknowledged the unique position he finds himself in as a comedian, stating, "It's weird as a comedian because obviously quite a lot of my life I talk about it up on stage, but I'm doing this show, which is all about kind of settling down in my life. Then this is quite a big element of that, so it does feel like it would be a glaring omission if I didn't talk about it. So I am currently doing the beginnings of some material about having a child."

According to Independent, Whitehall took to Twitter to share the joyful news with his fans, posting a photo of himself and Horner holding ultrasound scans. In the caption, he humorously wrote, "Should probably finally learn to drive now."

The couple's baby is expected to arrive in September, and they are currently in the process of brainstorming baby names, although they have not disclosed the gender. Horner recently shared the first photograph of her baby bump on social media, showing her standing against a backdrop of greenery while cradling her bump with her hands.

Jack Whitehall's upcoming journey into fatherhood has sparked reflection and humor, with the comedian expressing his desire to forge his own path as a parent. According to Yahoo News, as he prepares for the arrival of his child, he plans to incorporate this new chapter into his stand-up material, delighting audiences with his comedic take on the joys and challenges of being a father. Fans eagerly await updates and the potential revival of the beloved "Travels With My Father" series with a new generation joining the adventure.