Jeremy Clarkson has shared how his Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper wasn’t impressed after he was forced to pull over by police recently
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed how his Clarkson’s Farm colleague Kaleb Cooper swore at police officers following a recent encounter.
The recent visit of US Vice President JD Vance to the area sparked disapproval among some residents in the quiet town of Chipping Norton. While some locals voiced their political concerns about his presence, Kaleb’s frustration stemmed from entirely different circumstances.
In a recent piece for The Sunday Times, Jeremy Clarkson described how the politician was given a police escort whilst travelling through the local vicinity.
Detailing how officers were tasked with moving people aside as the convoy passed through the town, Jeremy recalled how one of those affected was his Clarkson’s Farm colleague, Kaleb.
Reflecting on how events transpired, Jeremy explained: “One of the people they ordered to pull over was Kaleb Cooper, my tractor driver, but it was starting to rain and he urgently needed to get his load of wheat into the shed, so he invited his tormentor to eff off. And carried on regardless.”
Subsequently, in the days following the incident, Kaleb expressed his frustration by responding to one of Jeremy’s Instagram posts, explaining what had occurred.
He commented: “My wheat got wet in the trailer last night as the convo(y) stopped me in the rain in chippy. I could have easily went on my way and got it in the shed without getting in the way.”
On a brighter note for the 27-year-old farmer, he celebrated the arrival of his third child with fiancée Taya on Thursday (August 14). Nearly three years after proposing, the couple have welcomed Ashton as their newest addition.
Taking to Instagram to announce the news, Kaleb posted: “Baby number 3. everyone meet Ashton weighing 6.13lb born 14th august at 6:28pm at chipping norton maternity. Ps don’t worry I bought the amazing midwife’s a Chinese as well.”
Despite Kaleb voicing his own concerns about being affected by the politician’s entourage, the Clarkson’s Farm favourite wasn’t alone among locals expressing their frustration with the visit.
In nearby Charlbury, where he was based, demonstrators organised the “Vance Not Welcome Party” through local groups “Everybody Hates Elon” and the “Stop Trump Coalition”.
However, not everyone was opposed to his presence – in fact, newly-announced Strictly contestant and former Apprentice star Tom Skinner received an invitation to the vice-president’s holiday residence following their previous social media back and fourths.
Following their meeting at Vance’s retreat earlier this week, Tom shared his appreciation on X: “Unreal night with JD and his friends and family.”
He continued: “He was a proper gent. Lots of laughs and some fantastic food. A brilliant night, one to tell the grand kids about.”
