Jeremy Clarkson sends foul-mouthed response to David Beckham's text message
Jeremy Clarkson has told how he received an 'outrageous' text message from Sir David Beckham and made sure to give the former England captain a piece of his mind
Jeremy Clarkson reacted angrily with a stern warning, saying "you better f***ing not," in response to a message from Sir David Beckham. The former Top Gear presenter had initially reached out to congratulate David on being chosen as a guest editor for Country Life magazine.
Since retiring from football, the 50-year-old former England star has adopted a rural lifestyle in Oxfordshire, developing a passion for beekeeping and growing his own vegetables.
However, after Jeremy congratulated David on his upcoming guest editor role, their friendly exchange took a turn. Speaking to The Times, Jeremy, 65, revealed: "I said congratulations and he replied, 'Thanks for your message; not official yet, but if it happens I'll have a nice pint of Stella.'"
Jeremy, who has also embraced rural life at his Diddly Squat Farm, took umbrage with David's choice of celebratory drink, given his own brewery, Hawkstone, which he launched with business partner John Hornby in 2021. He has since expanded his venture by purchasing a nearby pub, now known as The Farmer's Dog.
In response to David's mention of Stella, Jeremy shot back: "You had better f***ing not," reports Gloucestershire Live.
He added: "If he is going to drink anything that's not Hawkstone, it should be Beck's."
John quizzed whether the 115-cap footballer is "from a long line of Belgian farmers," casting doubt over his choice of a Danish lager.
David Beckham, fresh from receiving his knighthood, is set to guest edit an upcoming issue of Country Life magazine, where he will share his favourite recipes, craftspeople, and rural champions.
Speaking about the opportunity, Beckham expressed his enthusiasm: "I am honoured to have been invited to guest edit an edition of a magazine that I have always admired and read."
He's eager to work with the editorial team: "I am really looking forward to working with the editorial team to produce an issue that will celebrate what the countryside and the great British landscape means to me and my family."
Nestled in Oxfordshire, Beckham lives near Jeremy Clarkson and has been a regular at the Diddly Squat Farm Shop, much to the delight of local staff and customers.
Lisa Hogan, Jeremy Clarkson's partner, disclosed how Beckham would brighten up Sundays for the shop girls, popping in to grab milk with his daughter Harper: "He comes in every Sunday with his daughter to get the milk."
Gerald Cooper, known for his role on Clarkson's Farm alongside Kaleb Cooper, has even shared a moment with Beckham, with a photo of them together gaining viral attention after Jeremy posted it, captioned simply: "Gerald. And another man."
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