In a notable turn of events, the latest season of *Clarkson’s Farm* did not feature some expected celebrity guests during a pub gig scene. The season showcases Jeremy Clarkson’s local pub, The Farmer’s Dog, located in Oxfordshire. This establishment opened in August 2024 and hosted its inaugural event featuring the Irish band The Corrs.
Celebrity Guests Excluded from Clarkson’s Pub Gig
Despite invitations extended to high-profile guests, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were notably absent from the episode. Clarkson and his girlfriend, Lisa Hogan, had invited the couple after their move to the Cotswolds from the United States. Although DeGeneres and de Rossi initially shared footage from the event, the posts later vanished from their social media accounts, and they were not seen in the show’s gig scenes.
- Notable guests who did not appear in the episode:
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Portia de Rossi
- Natalie Imbruglia
- James Blunt
(famous for her song “Torn”)
(known for “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover”)
The Farmer’s Dog: Clarkson’s New Endeavor
Clarkson has shared insights about managing The Farmer’s Dog, describing the experience as “relentless.” He expressed satisfaction while watching patrons enjoy the live music performance, realizing his vision for the pub had come to fruition.
During the gig, The Corrs performed popular tracks such as “Breathless” and “Runaway.” Clarkson’s happiness was evident as he remarked, “Tonight is the full pinch pinch – we had this idea of what the pub would be like, and then you look at this and you go, ‘We’ve done it – we’ve actually done it.’”
Health Scare and New Faces
Additionally, this season reveals a personal health challenge faced by Clarkson. In October 2024, he underwent a heart procedure after experiencing serious symptoms that indicated his life was at risk due to blocked arteries. Doctors conveyed that he might have been mere days from a heart attack. Clarkson acknowledged the stress from opening the pub as a contributing factor, remarking, “The grim reaper will have to wait. It was f*ing close, though.”
Introducing Charlotte Kingham
This season also introduces Charlotte Kingham, a 22-year-old head butcher at Hops and Chops, a supplier for Clarkson’s pub. Kingham has gained popularity, especially after her initial scene, where customers noted her resemblance to Clarkson’s farm assistant, Kaleb Cooper.
The fifth season of *Clarkson’s Farm* is currently available for streaming on Prime Video, offering audiences a blend of entertainment and personal narrative intertwined with Clarkson’s new ambitions.
