Jeremy Clarkson is gearing up for the release of the latest season of Clarkson’s Farm, but before the new episodes hit screens, he’s introduced fans to a new addition to his already bustling farm. With a growing collection of animals at Diddly Squat, Clarkson’s latest furry companion is none other than Ben the donkey. The 65-year-old former Top Gear host, who has become a self-taught farmer over the past few years, took to Instagram to share the exciting news. Posting a picture of the new donkey, Clarkson wrote: “Please welcome to Diddly Squat. New Ben.”
For those who have followed Clarkson’s Farm, the name “Ben” will likely ring a bell. The farm has previously been home to a donkey named Ben, who, along with his companion Bill, was sent to Diddly Squat in 2025 to spend their retirement. The introduction of a new Ben has piqued the interest of fans, sparking curiosity about whether this is the same donkey or a new one. Regardless, it’s clear that Clarkson’s farm is expanding once again, despite already housing a herd of cows, the famously quirky pigs (who could forget Richard Ham?), and two dogs named Sansa and Arya. With all the animals on the farm, Clarkson’s days are packed with plenty of farming challenges, but it seems he’s always ready to add more to the mix.
As for the new season of Clarkson’s Farm, anticipation is building, but Clarkson has confirmed that fans may need to wait a little longer for the release. Season 4 of the show premiered on May 23, 2025, and many were hoping for a similar air date for the fifth season. However, Clarkson has been vocal about the complications he’s facing while filming. In a recent column for The Sunday Times, he shared his frustration over the current delay in production, revealing that bad weather has halted his farming efforts. “There’s no filming happening on the farm at the moment, or farming,” Clarkson wrote. “It hasn’t stopped raining since the beginning of the year, so I can’t plant anything, and I can’t do anything with my cows either because we are still locked down by TB.” The ongoing bovine tuberculosis (TB) lockdown has added to the delays, making it impossible for Clarkson to carry out his regular farming duties, let alone film new episodes.
Despite these setbacks, Clarkson’s commitment to Clarkson’s Farm remains strong, and both he and Amazon have confirmed that the show will continue for at least one more season. Season 5 may be delayed, but fans can rest assured that more farming antics are on the horizon. Clarkson has already hinted that there will be a sixth season as well, which is set to air in 2027. At the end of 2025, he teased his plans for the future of the series, saying, “I’ve got a good idea for six. I said I’ll stop doing them when there are no more ideas. But I’ve got two quite good ones, so we’ll do six and then we’ll see…” This news is sure to keep fans excited, as Clarkson continues to expand his farming empire and take viewers along for the ride. Whether dealing with animals, weather, or farming disasters, there’s never a dull moment on Diddly Squat Farm, and it seems Clarkson is just getting started.
