Jeremy Clarkson is going on from The Grand Tour, having confirmed his most recent appearance on our screens for a new auto program.
In recent years, the former Top Gear star has earned a reputation for himself in the agricultural world after taking over the £13 million-rated Diddly Squat Farm, which the rest of the world can see on Amazon Prime Video through its critically praised documentary series, Clarkson’s Farm.
Millions more are anticipated to tune in to the next episode, which will focus on the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host’s initiative to acquire a bar near his farm through which he can sell his food.
But first, Jezza will return to a focus on vehicles with an appearance in a new season of Car SOS.
According to the show’s presenter, Tim Shaw, this visit will startle spectators.
Speaking about the appearance, Shaw claimed industry sources advised him that the tractor driver was ‘extremely unlikely to take part in the event.’.
But, lo and behold, the motorsport writer will feature on the next season of the National Geographic automobile rehabilitation program when it returns in a few weeks, in what Shaw described as ‘one of the loveliest gestures we’ve ever gotten from any celebrity’.
Shaw said of the attempt to get the 64-year-old engaged in the new film, “The overall reaction was, ‘Good luck with that.’. But I thought it was worth a chance. Despite Jeremy’s hectic schedule on the farm, I contacted his long-time helper and explained the tale behind the automobile.
“‘Could we come to his home and expose the automobile to its owner?’ was an all-or-nothing request. To my amazement, she responded nearly immediately after chatting with Jeremy—and the response was yes. We were all very astonished.
“But it did not end there. He not only agreed, but he was thrilled for us to bring a full coach load of passengers, the type of bus you see barreling down the highway. We had the entire family there, and the size of the party demonstrates how generous this offer was.
Shaw went on, “I mean, think about it: 60 strangers showing up at your house. The Car SOS crew and I were even welcomed into his kitchen for a conversation before the big unveiling.
“We spent about half an hour with him, and he was warm, friendly, and, as expected, sarcastic and funny.
“What may surprise the Jeremy Clarkson skeptics is how accommodating and nice he was. He was really concerned about the well-being of both the crew and, most crucially, the car’s owner.”
Car SOS will return to National Geographic on March 13, with Clarkson appearing in episode five.
Clarkson’s portion on the show will include an updated Land Rover Discovery Series 1 car owned by the former Top Gear host.
Mike Brewer and Johnny Vegas are among the other new season celebs.