Jeremy Clarkson, the outspoken motoring journalist and television personality, has reportedly made a dramatic professional shift, severing his working relationship with long-time collaborators James May and Richard Hammond. The trio, famed for The Grand Tour and their iconic Top Gear days, appear to be going their separate ways after decades of petrol-fuelled antics.
The seismic split, as reported, sees Clarkson's future endeavours solely managed through his own company, focused on the explosive success of his Diddly Squat Farm shop and the hit series Clarkson's Farm. This move effectively ends the professional partnership with his former co-hosts' company, which had managed their collective projects for years.
Amazon's Grand Tour Conundrum
The future of their flagship show, The Grand Tour, on Amazon Prime Video now hangs in the balance. With their main contract with the streaming giant concluded, the specials that have kept fans entertained are no longer a certainty. An Amazon insider confirmed the precariousness of the situation, stating the team are "not sure" if another special will be commissioned.
This uncertainty is compounded by Clarkson's recent, highly publicised controversies, which are understood to have caused significant tension with Amazon executives.
Clarkson's Farm Takes Priority
Clarkson's attention is now firmly fixed on his 1,000-acre Oxfordshire estate. Clarkson's Farm has become a ratings juggernaut for Amazon, outperforming even the biggest-budget dramas. Its success has transformed the broadcaster into a bona fide farmer and land management advocate, often locking horns with local council planning authorities.
His business partner, Lisa Hogan, and Kaleb Cooper, the show's breakout star and now a best-selling author, remain central figures in the Diddly Squat universe. This new chapter signals Clarkson's commitment to building his agricultural brand, leaving the days of globetrotting car adventures with May and Hammond firmly in the rearview mirror.
