Jeremy Clarkson's net worth revealed despite significant losses on Clarkson's Farm

Daily Mirror

5 days ago

Jeremy Clarkson recently starred in the latest series of Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm, but the TV star struggled to make a profit directly from farming
Jeremy Clarkson faced significant challenges during Clarkson's Farm, including the loss of several newborn piglets and difficulties turning a profit from farming. In series three he was also hit with a closure notice from the council to shut down Diddly Squat Farm.
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Despite these hurdles, his appearances on his Amazon Prime reality show, Clarkson's Farm, and a substantial payout from The Grand Tour have helped to bolster his finances. According to Celebrity Net Worth, it is reported that the 65-year-old TV personality has an estimated wealth of around £59 million.
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The former Top Gear presenter began his career in a humble role as a motoring journalist at the Rotherham Advertiser, but his earnings have skyrocketed since then.
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He secured his position as a Top Gear presenter in 1988 and worked on the show for ten years before returning in 2002, eventually becoming the BBC's highest-paid star.
Despite this setback, Jeremy managed to bounce back, reportedly doubling his annual television salary to an estimated £3million when he took on the role of presenting Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, reports the Express.
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It has also been reported that he received a hefty payout after selling his 50 percent stake in the production company Bedder 6, which held the rights to Top Gear.
Jeremy's star continued to ascend after he brokered a whopping £160 million deal with Amazon Prime for 36 episodes of The Grand Tour. However, Jeremy and his co-stars Richard Hammond and James May which has now come to an end.
He's thought to have maintained a hefty annual income of £10 million from his involvement in the show.
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Given his substantial earnings and bustling showbiz lifestyle, his decision to retreat to an isolated Oxfordshire farm to cultivate crops was a surprising career pivot.
Jeremy later grumbled about the difficulty of turning a profit from farming, revealing that his direct earnings totalled a mere £114 in his first year.
One of his advisers was left dumbfounded when Jeremy announced plans to launch his own beer brand.
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Nevertheless, he cleverly capitalised on his farming exploits through the Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm, which chronicles his adventures on Diddly Squat Farm.
In the last year's series, Jeremy and his right-hand man Kaleb Cooper encountered a significant obstacle when their cider bottles started exploding, prompting them to issue a public warning.
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In a tense phone call, Jeremy informed Kaleb: "The cider is exploding."
He continued: "Immediately Kaleb and I headed off to see if Rick, our lager brewer knew what had gone wrong."
Upon reaching their beer brewer, Rick, they were met with the grim news that "thousands" of bottles had exploded.
It's also been suggested that Jeremy can pocket £25,000 for a single after-dinner speech, and his television gigs, books, and magazine columns contribute significantly to his wealth.
His impressive collection of classic cars alone - boasting a Ferrari, Mercedes, Lamborghini, and McLaren - is believed to be valued at over £500,000.