Jeremy Clarkson’s Weight Loss Journey: “My Feet Are Shrinking, and So Are My Expectations”

Jeremy Clarkson has just offered an update on his weight loss journey that’s as honest as it is humorous—and, unsurprisingly, it’s full of his signature bluntness. The 65-year-old television personality and former Top Gear host has opened up about his experience using the weight loss medication Mjaro (Tzepide), which he’s been using for six months. While the results have been impressive, the side effects are just as unusual—and, in true Clarkson style, he’s not afraid to share them.

A “Weird” Change

In a recent interview, Clarkson revealed that he has dropped around three stone (roughly 42 pounds) thanks to the once-weekly injection. For anyone familiar with Clarkson’s health struggles and his candid comments over the years, this is a significant achievement. However, Clarkson didn’t stop at just announcing his weight loss; he also delved into the strange side effects that have come with it.

First up, Clarkson described a sensation where his brain feels like it’s moving “a half step slower.” He quipped about a recent episode of Hot Seat, joking that he’d thought after the show, “Oh no, I should have said that.” Clarkson was quick to clarify that he couldn’t definitively blame the medication for this mental sluggishness but admitted he might be seeing side effects where they don’t belong.

From Constipation to Shrinking Shoes

While many people associate Tzepide with side effects like constipation, Clarkson admitted that hasn’t been an issue for him. However, he humorously joked about a diminished libido—though he pointed out that at his age (65), it’s hard to pinpoint whether that’s down to the medication or just getting older. “I’ll ask Lisa when I get home,” he quipped, keeping his trademark humor intact.

But it wasn’t just his brain or libido that seemed to change. Clarkson made a strange—and somewhat comical—discovery about his feet. His shoes, once a perfect fit, are now slipping off as he walks. He joked that he might be the first person in the world to “lose weight in his feet.” While it sounds like a laugh, you can’t help but picture the image of Clarkson wandering around his Diddly Squat Farm with shoes that no longer fit.

The Slowdown

Despite the success of his weight loss so far, Clarkson admitted that the progress has slowed down. He referred to it as a “plateau,” noting that the dramatic weight loss he saw early on has leveled out. Even so, he remains optimistic, calling the benefits “worth it.” Clarkson joked that he’s closer to resembling model David Gandy—“not by much, but technically true.” More importantly, Clarkson has noticed improvements in his overall health. He said that he can walk further, take his dogs on longer walks, and generally feel better. For someone running a farm, this is not just a lifestyle perk, it’s a necessity.

The Science Behind It

For context, Tzepide is a medication designed to mimic hormones that help regulate blood sugar and reduce appetite. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, it’s now widely used for weight management under medical guidance. According to Dr. Angela Kuang, a GP specializing in obesity management, common side effects typically include gastrointestinal issues like nausea, bloating, constipation, and reduced appetite, although these often improve as the body adjusts.

What’s Next?

So, with Clarkson feeling different, the big question is: what’s causing it? Is it the medication, the rapid weight loss, the lifestyle change, or something else entirely? And with the weight loss slowing, will Clarkson tweak his dosage or switch to a different strategy?

Knowing Clarkson, one thing’s for sure: the next update won’t be quiet. It’ll be loud, blunt, and, given the way things have been going, probably involve more footwear mishaps at the worst possible moment.