Jeremy Clarkson sparks fury as he ‘ruins feel of new pub’ with divisive new feature: ‘Spoilt the whole ambiance!’
A number of Jeremy Clarkson fans have accused the former Top Gear of “ruining the ambiance” of his Cotswolds pub following a clip shared to the business’ Instagram page.
Pub-goers, who only recently praised Clarkson for going above and beyond during last weekend’s storms, have taken issue with the fact that divisive Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner gave the pub a gift after he joined punters earlier this week.
Horner decided to gift the Farmer’s Dog a part of one of Red Bull’s F1 cars that he signed and subsequently hung up on one of the pub’s beams.
“To everyone of The Farmer’s Dog. Forget Alpine,” Horner signed on the side of the metallic sheet before signing off with his signature and best wishes.
Patrons clapped and cheered as the car’s body part was hoisted aloft but it seems not all Clarkson fans were best pleased to see it taking residence inside his Cotswolds establishment.
“Ruined the feel of the pub now,” one fan typed in response to the clip on Instagram before a second weighed in: “Spoilt the whole ambiance now.”
“Ooh don’t think I’ll bother going now…” a third added before a fourth remarked: “That’s the ambiance of the pub ruined.”
“He should be on the banned list,” a fifth said and a sixth commented: “That’s the pub off my bucket list.”
Clarkson didn’t respond to any naysayers but showed his support for the clip and Horner’s appearance at his pub by giving the post a “like”.
The Red Bull Formula 1 team boss hit headlines earlier this year after he faced an investigation over allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made against him by a female member of staff.
The 50-year-old team principal, who has led Red Bull since 2005, was investigated over claims that reportedly related to controlling behaviour.
“I completely deny these claims,” Horner told Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf when the investigation was announced.
Red Bull confirmed they were taking the allegations “extremely seriously” and launched an independent investigation led by an external specialist barrister.
The investigation came after Horner had overseen Red Bull’s record-breaking 2023 season, in which the team won 21 of 22 races.
During the investigation, Horner remained in his role and continued with day-to-day operations as the team prepared for the new season.
The Red Bull chief defended himself at length in an eight-hour meeting with the investigating barrister in London on February 9.
At the team’s car launch, Horner reiterated his position: “I am confident in the process, I am working with the process. I deny absolutely any allegations that have been made against me.”
There were suggestions from Horner’s supporters that he had been caught in a power struggle at Red Bull following the death of his ally Dietrich Mateschitz.
Both F1’s owners and Ford, future engine partners from 2026, had called for a swift resolution to the investigation.
On February 28, Red Bull GmbH announced that Horner had been cleared of any wrongdoing following the independent investigation.
“The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed,” the company stated.
Red Bull emphasised the investigation had been “fair, rigorous and impartial” whilst noting the complainant had a right of appeal.
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The investigation report remains confidential, with Red Bull declining further comment “out of respect for all concerned.”
Horner continues in his dual roles as team principal and chief executive of Red Bull Racing, positions he has held since the team’s inception in 2005.
This isn’t the first time fans have slammed Clarkson for the clientele who’ve been allowed inside the pub either.
Last month during a surprise gig from The Corrs, Clarkson’s partner Lisa Hogan came under fire for partying with the controversial American talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres.