James Acaster's girlfriend timeline: who has he been linked to?

James Acaster's girlfriend timeline: who has he been linked to?

James Acaster's girlfriend timeline includes notable names such as Louise Ford and Rose Matafeo. His most talked-about relationship was with Louise Ford, which made headlines, especially after their split, when James Acaster later turned the breakup into comedy.

James at a comedy event and at the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire premiere
James during Comedians in Conversation: Comedy Specials FYC (L). James during the premiere of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (R). Photo: Jeff Kravitz, Dimitrios Kambouris (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • James Acaster’s most public relationship was with Louise Ford, which lasted from 2010 to 2013.
  • He has also been in a relationship with comedian Rose Matafeo.
  • The comedian has been rumoured to be in a relationship with other women, like Sara Pascoe and Sophie Charlton.
  • He is currently not dating anyone.

Profile summary

Full nameJames William Acaster
GenderMale
Date of birth9 January 1985
Age40 years old (as of 2025)
Zodiac signCapricorn
Place of birthKettering, Northamptonshire, England
Current residenceLondon, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
EthnicityWhite
SexualityStraight
Height in feet6'1
Height in centimetres185
Hair colourBlonde
Eye colourDark brown
FatherDavid Acaster
Relationship statusSingle
SchoolKettering Buccleuch Academy
ProfessionComedian, presenter, podcaster, actor

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James Acaster’s girlfriend timeline

James Acaster has not revealed any information concerning his relationship status in 2025. However, he has dated a few women in the entertainment industry. Below is a list of James Acaster’s girlfriends from the past, including rumoured ones.

Louise Ford (2010–2013)

Louise Ford during the press night after party for the new cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story
Louise Ford during the press night after party for the new cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story at 100 Wardour St on 1 February 2023 in London, England. Photo: David M. Benett (modified by author)
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Louise Ford is a British comedian and actress. She is known for roles in films such as Curious Under the Stars, The Windows, and Horrible Histories. She was born in Bexley, Kent, England, United Kingdom.

James Acaster dated Louise Ford from 2010 until 2013. As per LADbible, the comedian revealed that Louise started growing distant from him after starring in a play with Rowan Atkinson in 2013.

He found out years later, after they had split, that she had left him for Mr. Bean after reading a full-page story about Louise moving on with Rowan Atkinson. The comedian turned his split to comedy and said that he was the only one in history left for Mr. Bean.

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I found out a year after we split up. I opened the newspaper, and there was a full-page story. No one else in the history of time has ever been left for Mr. Bean. I'm...saint to have kept this in the back pocket so long. It's my job to say things that are funny, and the funniest thing that's ever happened to anyone happened to me, and I put it on the back-burner out of respect. Until you get left for Mr. Bean, you don't realise how frequently he pops up.

Rose Matafeo (2014–2017)

Rose Matafeo during Comedians in Conversation: Comedy Specials FYC
Rose Matafeo during Comedians in Conversation: Comedy Specials FYC at AVALON Hollywood on 6 June 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
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Rose Matafeo is a New Zealand comedian, actress, and television presenter. She is widely known for her work as a writer and performer on the New Zealand late-night comedy sketch show, Funny Girls. She is also known for films such as Baby Done and Junior Taskmaster.

James Acaster dated Rose Matafeo in 2014 after breaking up with Louise Ford. The actress moved to London in 2015 to be near James. However, the two broke up in 2017 due to similar career challenges. Rose views dating her fellow comedian as dating your office mate, and to her, that is a challenge.

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As per Stuff, Rose said that people should never date a comedian when discussing her relationship with James Acaster. She also said that she would not recommend two comedians to be in a relationship.

I've been on record as saying no one should ever go out with a comedian, including myself I wouldn't recommend it… No, I think comedians are great, but I think there are a lot of relationships where you meet because you are doing the same thing, and it's the equivalent of meeting someone in the office and hitting it off.

Sara Pascoe (not specified)

Sara Pascoe backstage during Comic Relief Live at London Palladium
Sara Pascoe backstage during Comic Relief Live at London Palladium on 26 February 2024 in London, England. Photo: Joe Maher
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Sara Pascoe is a British stand-up comedian, actress, writer, and presenter. She has appeared in television shows like The Thick of It, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, and Being Human. The famous actress and James Acaster allegedly dated. However, the dating rumours have never been confirmed.

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Sophie Charlton (2018)

The English comedian allegedly dated a woman named Sophie Charlton in 2018. However, the dating rumours were never confirmed.

FAQs

  1. Who is James Acaster? He is an English comedian, podcaster, and actor famous for co-hosting the Off Menu food podcast.
  2. Who is James Acaster's ex? He has been in a relationship with Louise Ford and Rose Matafeo.
  3. What happened with Rose Matafeo and James Acaster? They broke up in 2017 after dating for three years.
  4. How long were James Acaster and Rose Matafeo together? The two started dating in 2014 and ended their relationship in 2017. Their relationship lasted for three years.
  5. Who is James Acaster’s partner in 2025? The stand-up comedian is presumably single. He has not revealed any information concerning his relationship status.
  6. Where is James Acaster from? He hails from Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.
  7. How old is James Acaster? The comedian is 40 years old as of 2025.

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James Acaster’s girlfriend timeline consists of women in the entertainment industry. He has been in a relationship with his fellow comedians Louise Ford and Rose Matafeo. His highly public relationship was with Louise Ford, which ended in 2013. His other relationships are not confirmed.

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