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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Top Gear host slams Jeremy Clarkson as a 'massive show-off and egotist'
A former Top Gear host has admitted he "never got along" with Jeremy Clarkson while working alongside him on the hit BBC motoring show A former Top Gear presenter has confessed that he "never got along" with Jeremy Clarkson. The BBC motoring show has since come to an end after a serious on set crash involving Freddie Flintoff, who had been co-hosting the series with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris. Prior to that era, Top Gear was famously fronted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May - a trio that proved hugely popular with viewers. Now, former presenter Steve Berry has shared his true thoughts on Jeremy. The motoring journalist described Jeremy as a "massive show-offs and egotist" but notes that was what made him appealing to the show's producers, the Mirror reports. Steve made the comments during an interview on Al Arabiya News. "The first shoot that I went along on was presented by a certain Mr. Jeremy Clarkson. And I'll never forget this, he turned up two hours late. I turned up half an hour early because I wanted to impress." "He turned up to hours late and the crew were fuming. Absolutely fuming, I thought. Right, make a point, don't do that because you want the crew on your side," he recalled. Steve also shared what Jeremy was actually like behind the scenes, describing him as a "less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen." He stated: "So in real life, Jeremy is a less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen. You couldn't act that persona for all the years that he has." "He is kind of like that, and like I said, even though he and I never really got on together, the last time I met him in person, there was a bar, it was at a car show and there was an open bar and he said, Barry, people know we don't like each other, I'll buy you a pint and we'll stand over there pretending we like each other." Now, Jeremy runs a successful farm in the Cotswolds as well along with a pub called The Farmer's Dog, which specialises in selling local produce. His colleagues on the Oxfordshire farm have spoken more positively about it, offering praise for their boss. The anonymous worker told the Oxford Mail: "I've been working here well over a year and I do enjoy it to be honest, because you meet completely different people from all over the world and all around the UK." "Jeremy and Kaleb come up every now and then and chat with us and check that we're alright. Jeremy is just really funny, but he takes things seriously if we struggle with anything, which is nice, but he is just really funny and makes us feel comfortable."
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Top Gear host admits he 'never got along' with Jeremy Clarkson as he makes bold statement
One former Top Gear host has admitted he "never got along" with Jeremy Clarkson, who fronted the BBC show for several years alongside Richard Hammond and James May A former Top Gear host has admitted he "never got along" with Jeremy Clarkson. The BBC show has now ended following a harrowing crash on set with Freddie Flintoff, who hosted alongside Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris. However, before then, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May fronted the motoring show. The trio were a hit with viewers. One former presenter Steve Berry has now revealed his true thoughts on Jeremy. The motoring journalist described Jeremy as a "massive show-offs and egotist" but said that was part of his appeal with the bosses of the show, Steve said during a chat on Al Arabiya News. "The first shoot that I went along on was presented by a certain Mr. Jeremy Clarkson. And I'll never forget this, he turned up two hours late. I turned up half an hour early because I wanted to impress. "He turned up to hours late and the crew were fuming. Absolutely fuming, I thought. Right, make a point, don't do that because you want the crew on your side," he recalled. Steve also revealed what Jeremy was really like behind the scenes - describing him as a "less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen". He said: "So in real life, Jeremy is a less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen. You couldn't act that persona for all the years that he has. "He is kind of like that, and like I said, even though he and I never really got on together, the last time I met him in person, there was a bar, it was at a car show and there was an open bar and he said, Barry, people know we don't like each other, I'll buy you a pint and we'll stand over there pretending we like each other." Now, Jeremy runs a successful farm in the Cotswolds as well as a pub called The Farmer's Dog, which focuses on selling local produce. Those who work alongside him on his farm in Oxfordshire were more complimentary of their boss. "I've been working here well over a year and I do enjoy it to be honest, because you meet completely different people from all over the world and all around the UK," the anonymous worker told the Oxford Mail. "Jeremy and Kaleb come up every now and then and chat with us and check that we're alright. Jeremy is just really funny, but he takes things seriously if we struggle with anything, which is nice, but he is just really funny and makes us feel comfortable."
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Top Gear star hits out at Jeremy Clarkson in shocking swipe
Steve Berry, who presented the original format of Top Gear from 1993 to 1999, has now come out and slammed the Clarkson's Farm star. Amongst many other things, Berry said Clarkson is 'a less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen'. Speaking to Al Arabiya News, Berry, a motoring journalist turned businessman, told presenter Michael Prendergast that his old colleague Jeremy Clarkson was a 'massive show-off and egotist' and that's what made him 'unique' and appealing to Top Gear bosses. People of America. So you know. Half time at a football match is for a pie. Not singing. — Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) July 13, 2025 "He (Clarkson) said I'm the producer of Top Gear. I said oh, very good. And just walked out of the news agents. And he followed me out and he said, I think you'd be good on the television. Why don't come down and have a try out? So I went down there and I got sent at first. To see how it was done. He said, "What you need to do is to go along on a shoot and see how we work. 'The first shoot that I went along on was presented by a certain Mr. Jeremy Clarkson. And I'll never forget this, he turned up two hours late. I turned up half an hour early because I wanted to impress. He turned up to hours late and the crew were fuming. Absolutely fuming, I thought. Right, make a point, don't do that because you want the crew on your side. 'So in real life, Jeremy is a less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen. You couldn't act that persona for all the years that he has. He is kind of like that, and like I said, even though he and I never really got on together, the last time I met him in person, there was a bar, it was at a car show and there was an open bar and he said, Barry, people know we don't like each other, I'll buy you a pint and we'll stand over there pretending we like each." Berry also touched on the end of the Grand Tour, which starred Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the most well known presenters of Top Gear. Recommended reading: Jeremy Clarkson slams obviously idiotic national service Clarkson's Farm fans reveal hatred for 'unprofessional' pair Jeremy Clarkson turns down past rumours 'I have never' He said: "The problem with car shows is, if you looked at Grand Tour or Top Gear, you have to go around the world to impress people. You can't just go in the car park or in the garden or in a kitchen. "You have to like the salt flats in Namibia or the North Pole or somewhere like that. Or else people are like, oh, well, this isn't as good as the Grand Tour. They set a standard. 'Do you know what? I said, again, I said I don't like him, but I respect him. I think Clarkson, Hammond and May quit at exactly the right time. It was just on the cusp of them starting to, some of the ideas were coming around for the second or third time. There was still an engaging watch, but I thought, when they quit, I thought oh, that's good timing.'
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Top Gear star hits out at Jeremy Clarkson in shocking swipe
Steve Berry, who presented the original format of Top Gear from 1993 to 1999, has now come out and slammed the Clarkson's Farm star. Amongst many other things, Berry said Clarkson is 'a less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen'. Speaking to Al Arabiya News, Berry, a motoring journalist turned businessman, told presenter Michael Prendergast that his old colleague Jeremy Clarkson was a 'massive show-off and egotist' and that's what made him 'unique' and appealing to Top Gear bosses. People of America. So you know. Half time at a football match is for a pie. Not singing. "He (Clarkson) said I'm the producer of Top Gear. I said oh, very good. And just walked out of the news agents. And he followed me out and he said, I think you'd be good on the television. Why don't come down and have a try out? So I went down there and I got sent at first. To see how it was done. He said, "What you need to do is to go along on a shoot and see how we work. 'The first shoot that I went along on was presented by a certain Mr. Jeremy Clarkson. And I'll never forget this, he turned up two hours late. I turned up half an hour early because I wanted to impress. He turned up to hours late and the crew were fuming. Absolutely fuming, I thought. Right, make a point, don't do that because you want the crew on your side. 'So in real life, Jeremy is a less bombastic version of that person that you see on the screen. You couldn't act that persona for all the years that he has. He is kind of like that, and like I said, even though he and I never really got on together, the last time I met him in person, there was a bar, it was at a car show and there was an open bar and he said, Barry, people know we don't like each other, I'll buy you a pint and we'll stand over there pretending we like each." Berry also touched on the end of the Grand Tour, which starred Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the most well known presenters of Top Gear. Recommended reading: Jeremy Clarkson slams obviously idiotic national service Clarkson's Farm fans reveal hatred for 'unprofessional' pair Jeremy Clarkson turns down past rumours 'I have never' He said: "The problem with car shows is, if you looked at Grand Tour or Top Gear, you have to go around the world to impress people. You can't just go in the car park or in the garden or in a kitchen. "You have to like the salt flats in Namibia or the North Pole or somewhere like that. Or else people are like, oh, well, this isn't as good as the Grand Tour. They set a standard. 'Do you know what? I said, again, I said I don't like him, but I respect him. I think Clarkson, Hammond and May quit at exactly the right time. It was just on the cusp of them starting to, some of the ideas were coming around for the second or third time. There was still an engaging watch, but I thought, when they quit, I thought oh, that's good timing.'
Al Arabiya
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Exclusive Harry Redknapp: ‘German spy' joke, Joe Cole vs Messi & Saudi hosting World Cup
Football legend Harry Redknapp is as outspoken as ever in a lively Special Interview presented by Micheal Prendergast on Al Arabiya News. From that controversial joke about England boss Thomas Tuchel, describing it as a joke that "badly backfired," to why Eddie Howe is the perfect future England manager, Redknapp also reveals why Joe Cole could have rivalled Lionel Messi — and shares his thoughts on Saudi Arabia hosting the World Cup in 2034.
