Jeremy Clarkson hit back after being called a “useless farmer” on social media.
The former Top Gear host, 65, runs the 1,000 acre Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds, which is documented in the Amazon Prime Video series, Clarkson’s Farm.
The presenter has faced a number of challenges at the farm this year, including a bovine tuberculosis outbreak among his cattle and a tough harvest due to the relentless heatwaves over the summer.
Amid his farming issues, Clarkson has laid out his ambitions to be an MP by challenging Ed Milliband for his Doncaster North seat.
One fan supported the idea, writing on X: “Actually, I would quite like Jeremy Clarkson to stand against Miliband, take his seat, then do a Netflix series exposing the corruption, mediocrity and incompetence of Westminster. Clarkson's Parliament would be a winner.”
Another replied, “He'd be f**king useless as an MP,” and a third claimed: “He’s useless as a farmer. That’s the point.”
I’m actually getting better
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) October 22, 2025
Clarkson waded into the discussion to defend himself against the farmer comment, replying: “I’m actually getting better.”
The motoring journalist turned farmer, who was born in Doncaster, sparked a frenzy earlier this month when he posted on X: “People of Doncaster North.
“Are you happy with your MP? Would you like it if someone from your neck of the woods kicked him out?”
The seat is currently held by Energy Secretary Milliband, who has represented the constituency since 2005.
When asked about Clarkson’s remarks on Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Miliband appeared unfazed.
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“I think he is a sort of long-standing aspirant to my seat,” he said.
“I think he said in 2013 that he was going to contest my seat. So look, it’s for other people to decide if they want to stand for Parliament, including in my seat. I welcome all comers. Let’s see what happens.”
Clarkson is now odds-on to become an MP at the next general election after a surge in bets following his hint that he may run for office.
The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host has been priced at 2/1 to win a seat in Parliament, with odds of 250/1 to one day become Prime Minister, according to Coral bookmakers.
