Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed heartbreaking news from Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, revealing that one of the beloved farm’s donkeys has tragically been put down due to laminitis. The popular television personality and former Top Gear and Grand Tour star, who has made a name for himself in the farming world with his Cotswold-based ventures, shared this difficult news in an exclusive interview with The Sun.
Clarkson, who has owned Diddly Squat Farm since 2008, has become a familiar figure on screen for fans of Clarkson’s Farm, the hit Amazon Prime series that chronicles his sometimes chaotic but often humorous attempts to run a farm in the Cotswolds. The series first debuted in 2021 and has since gained immense popularity, offering a unique and lighthearted insight into the world of farming.
Diddly Squat Farm is located in the picturesque village of Chadlington, while Clarkson’s other recent venture, The Farmer’s Dog pub, opened in 2024 in Asthall, near Burford. Both locations play significant roles in the series, which has just completed its fourth season and is eagerly awaiting the launch of its fifth. Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on the upcoming season, and Clarkson has recently addressed the question of its release date.
While fans may have been hoping for a positive update from the farming world, Clarkson revealed that the triumph of his farm finally being declared TB-free after seven months of lockdown was bittersweet. Before they could properly celebrate the good news, they were faced with the sad reality that one of their donkeys had been diagnosed with laminitis, a painful and often fatal condition. This led to the heart-wrenching decision to put the animal down.
Reflecting on the challenges of farming, Clarkson remarked, “In farming, it seems you are allowed one bit of good news, but it must always be accompanied by some kind of disaster.” This sums up the unpredictable nature of farming life, where triumphs are often followed by unforeseen setbacks.
In addition to this upsetting news, Clarkson shared some exciting updates about the future of Clarkson’s Farm. The much-anticipated fifth season of the documentary-style series is expected to air sometime in May 2026. Fans have been eagerly asking about the new season, with one fan commenting on social media, asking for clarification on the release date for their child, who had been incessantly inquiring. Clarkson, always the cheeky and down-to-earth personality, responded saying, “May. I think. It’s not up to me.”
Despite the emotional setback, Clarkson’s updates about Clarkson’s Farm and the ongoing adventures at Diddly Squat continue to draw attention. Viewers are eagerly anticipating the return of the show, eager to see what happens next in Clarkson’s unpredictable farming journey.
