Clarkson’s Farm Fans Beg Lisa Hogan: “Please Don’t Eat Richard Ham!”
Lisa Hogan’s latest update from Diddly Squat Farm has left Clarkson’s Farm fans both delighted and deeply worried — and it’s all because of a certain pig named Richard Ham.
The beloved Prime Video series returned with its highly anticipated season 4, introducing fans to new animals and plenty of farmyard drama. Among the most memorable additions was a pint-sized pig named Richard Ham, playfully named after Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear co-star, Richard Hammond, due to his unusually small size.
🐷 The Richard Ham Dilemma
From the start, Richard Ham raised eyebrows.
“S**tting hell,” exclaimed farmhand Kaleb Cooper upon meeting the pig for the first time. “There’s obviously something wrong with him.”
Clarkson and Hogan quickly grew attached to the tiny swine, but his size posed a unique problem. As Jeremy explained in episode four:
“It’s expensive to feed him… and it’s really expensive to kill him.”
In a pragmatic but bittersweet decision, Kaleb suggested that Richard Ham be castrated and left to live with the other pigs until he grew large enough to be considered for slaughter.
📹 A Surprising Growth Update
Months after filming ended, Lisa Hogan surprised fans with a video on Instagram, revealing just how much Richard Ham had grown.
“Do you recognise this beast?” she asks in the clip, giving the now-massive pig a loving stroke.
“It’s Richard Ham! Yes! You’re huge! It’s because you’ve been hand-fed for all these months.”
“Look who it is!!! It’s Richard ‘porker’ Ham. #diddlysquatfarmshop #diddlysquatfarm #farmlife #backbritishfarming #farming #clarksonsfarm.”
💔 Fans Plead: “Please Don’t!”
While some viewers were thrilled to see Richard Ham thriving, many were immediately struck by the realization that his increasing size might mean one thing: he’s nearing the slaughter threshold.
Fans took to the comments in droves, begging Hogan and Clarkson to spare him:
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“Please keep him or let him go to a petting farm, where he can live a happy life.”
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“Yayy! I’m so glad Richard Ham is still with you… keep him forever!”
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“He’s gorgeous… Please, please, please keep him. I’m not a veggie either but I do love him.”
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“He should be the farm mascot!!”
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“Never EVER have him put to sleep for food. You have enough. Leave him.”
❓ Richard Ham’s Fate: Still Unknown
So far, Lisa Hogan has remained tight-lipped about Richard Ham’s future on the farm. With no confirmation yet, fans may have to wait until Clarkson’s Farm season 5 to learn the pig’s ultimate fate.
One thing is certain: Clarkson’s Farm has once again struck an emotional chord with viewers — and this time, it’s over a pig with a big heart and an even bigger fan base.
