Jeremy Clarkson 'upset' as he reveals devastating loss to hit him and Irish girlfriend Lisa Hogan

Jeremy Clarkson has shared a heartfelt account of the grief he and his partner Lisa Hogan experienced following the loss of an animal on their farm right before Christmas in 2023. Now at 64, the former Top Gear host reflects on the emotional impact in his new book, 'Diddly Squat: Home to Roost'.

Clarkson recounts the grim discovery of their beloved horse Bertie "lying on his side, in a stream" within their property. "It wasn't a fun event, even for me, and I didn't like it one bit," he explained. "When Lisa's horse died, I was upset because I could see she was. And because I would have to deal with it."

In spite of the success brought by his Amazon show 'Clarkson's Farm', the celebrity-turned-farmer has confronted a slew of hurdles through the year. His farming struggles are not only depicted on the show but also chronicled in his series of books, with the newest release providing an honest look into his unanticipated humble profits.

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He voiced his exasperation, noting: "Of course you've heard this all before. Farmers moan. I spoke to an old boy and he said that in his 60 years of working the land, only two harvests were what he'd call very good. This year, though, was noticeably bad. Very bad," Clarkson added.

Clarkson has previously spoken candidly about the financial struggles he's facing, particularly with his farming ventures. The TV presenter revealed that his investment costs have skyrocketed, telling the Mirror: "And what made it worse is that I normally invest maybe £40,000 (€47,500) in seeds, fertiliser and sprays. But last year, thanks to the war in Ukraine and the inflation that resulted, I had to invest £110,000 (€130,000)."

Clarkson added that despite his increased investment, the poor weather conditions have severely impacted his profits, saying: "And then, having done that, all I could do was hope the weather would be good. Which it wasn't. In my first year of farming I made a profit of £114. That will look like a dream result when I get the figures for this year."

He also expressed concern for other farmers who may not have the same financial safety net as him, stating: "It's all right for Adam Henson, because somehow, his stuff grew well, and it's all right for me, because I had Amazon in the background. But for thousands of other farmers it's not alright: 2023 has been a disaster."