Jeremy Clarkson dropped a big update about the opening of his Cotswolds pub on Thursday as he stood by his annual tradition despite the backlash he often receives from it.
Clarkson revealed recently he'd purchased an Oxfordshire pub, and despite the many hurdles he's faced in its revamp, it seems the establishment will be ready for visitors very soon.
The former Top Gear and Grand Tour star is now focusing his attention on his Amazon Prime hit, Clarkson's Farm. Filming for the next series is already underway, and it's understood some of the focus will be on the revamping of the new pub.
Clarkson admitted last month that it felt like a "dream" to finally be handed the keys to his very own pub after sorting a few unexpected twists that came up after he'd bought the venue.
He's been candid with fans along the way, sharing regular parts of the journey as he focused on preparing the pub for its opening. It was reported the 64-year-old paid "less than a million" for a country pub called The Windmill in Burford, Oxfordshire.
On Thursday, Clarkson didn't disappoint fans as he took to social media to share an annual post he pens every year on A-Level results day. In the tweet, he also confirmed when his pub would be opening its doors to the public.
Jeremy Clarkson is already filming a new series of Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm
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Keeping to his 10-year tradition but adding an updated spin, he wrote: "Don't worry if your A level results aren't what you were hoping for.
"I got a C and two Us, and here I am, 46 years later, with my own pub. It opens next weekend if you fancy dropping in."
For the past decade, Clarkson has posted like clockwork during the big day for many teenagers to remind them he's found success in spite of his less than perfect academic results.
While fans will be pleased to hear the pub is opening very soon, Clarkson has been facing issues with its location throughout the revamp, with the presenter realising new issues as recently as last week.
Don’t worry if your A level results aren’t what you were hoping for. I got a C and two Us, and here I am, 46 years later, with my own pub.
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) August 15, 2024
It opens next weekend if you fancy dropping in.
While Clarkson amused fans by explaining how the pub sat on a former dogging site and later went on to share some evidence of its past, it seems he's been met with another awkward location flaw.
It's understood cameras have had to stop rolling for the filming of the fourth series of Clarkson's Farm, which is thought to be following the car enthusiast as he renovates the pub - due to a giant military aircraft.
The Daily Mail reports some of the world's biggest military transporters fly directly over The Windmill pub on training exercises from Brize Norton, Britain's biggest RAF base.
The base is just 1.5 miles away from the site - where Clarkson was spotted filming this week.
The publication reports he was witnessed making several attempts to shoot part of an episode believed to be focusing on the new project.
In response to Thursday's tweet, many of Clarkson's followers responded with their relief that he's continued his tradition, while some slammed his take on A-Level results.
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A marquee erected near to The Windmill pub (right) near Burford, Oxfordshire, which has been purchased by Jeremy Clarkson and will reopen to the public next week
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"10 years ago I remember reading this, and today I realize you were right all along. They never mattered," one agreed.
"Jeremy Clarkson doing this every year without fail," another commented.
"It wouldn’t be results day without a Jeremy Clarkson tweet," a third shared in the comments section.
"Only reason I opened twitter today," another admitted.
However, some questioned his dismissive attitude towards the exams, with one adding: "Yes Jeremy. You only had a expensive public school education, influential contacts and wealthy parents to fall back on. So it isn't the end of the world."
Others responded to the opening date news, with one sharing: "I’d love to, but I expect it will be heaving and queues to get into it that are miles long," to which Clarkson replied: "Hope so".
