Jeremy Clarkson slams 'spotty teens' and defends Len Goodman following Jubilee backlash

With the sun shining and the temperatures rising, it’s safe to say that summer is well and truly here. But as things hotten up, many people up and down the country may be planning on jetting off to enjoy a much needed break overseas. And while going on holiday may be a chance to experience some new sights and scenes, it can also cause some people to miss their home comforts - whether that’s their bed, shower or favourite TV show.

Clarkson’s Farm presenter Jeremy Clarkson, 62, has confessed he “has sympathy” for Tom Hanks, 65, following the Elvis actor’s angry outburst last week.The Hollywood actor told a fan to “back the f*** up” after his wife Rita Wilson, 65, was nearly knocked over.Under the heading “Tom’s acting oddly”, Jeremy outlined his reasons for “sympathising” with the actor in his latest column.The former Top Gear star wrote: “So, Hollywood’s nicest man, Tom Hanks, flipped this week and told fans who’d nearly knocked his wife over to “back the f*** off”.“Many will argue these people were simply trying to take his picture or get him to sign a Wilson ball,” Jeremy continued. “But imagine what it’s like to live a life when that intrusion never stops.”Jeremy went on to detail how fame means that stars can never really feel comfortable while out in public.“Every time a famous person goes to the shops, or to the lavatory, or even to a loved one’s funeral, there’s always an army ready to pounce,” he wrote.“And you can’t ever make it go away.

Jeremy Clarkson, 62, has revealed what he really thinks about Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 58, after the Tory leader addressed him directly about his concerns on Twitter last week. Although Jeremy acknowledged that he was happy to see Boris making an apparent U-turn on supporting British farmers in his video message, he also shared his fears that the PM’s words were a “long way from any kind of action”.The Grand Tour host cited his own struggles in his latest column.He insisted Boris’ pledge to make sure that the “computer does not say no” when a farmer applies for permission to turn a disused barn into a bistro is irrelevant, as this decision is not actually made by the politician, but by a planning officer.Jeremy divulged: “The planning officer wants to know, for instance, why I’ve installed a septic tank and what it’s for.

Adele, 34, and Harry Styles, 28, reportedly turned down the opportunity to perform at the Platinum Jubilee weekend.The artists did not take to the stage as part of the four-day celebrations to honour the Queen's 70 years of service.The Platinum Party at the Palace was a huge show as part of the Queen’s celebrations earlier this month.The event saw a number of global superstars perform outside Buckingham Palace, including the likes of Queen, Rod Stewart and Alicia Keys. Concert organisers were apparently keen for Adele to join the line-up. However, the Los Angeles-based reportedly turned them down, snubbing the concert in spite of being awarded an MBE for her services to music in 2013. "They were told she couldn’t do it,” a source claimed.“Scheduling issues, or something like that, were given as an excuse."It caused a lot of surprise, particularly as she was awarded an MBE. “After all, how many chances will there be to perform in front of Buckingham Palace for the Queen?" the insider told The Daily Mail. Meanwhile, a source told the paper that Harry “was asked”, but did not go into further detail.A source close to the former One Direction explained to Express.co.uk that he has been busy on his tour as well as promoting his new album.He also headlined Radio 1's Big Weekend in Coventry the week prior.Express.co.uk have contacted Adele and Harry’s representatives for comment. Platinum Party at the Palace took place on June 4, featuring the Queen herself in a pre-recorded comedy segment with the much loved Paddington Bear. Comedian Lee Mack served as host for the event, while Prince William and Prince Charles gave speeches.There were some pre-taped tribute messages from some huge names, including Sir Paul McCartney and former

Boris Johnson has released a statement in response to Jeremy Clarkson's plea for the government to prioritise farming.Jeremy, 62, shared a video to his 7.7million Twitter followers on Monday morning, revealing what he believes the government should focus on.The broadcaster said: "Hi, I am Jeremy Clarkson and in the next Parliament I would like to see the Government prioritising farming."We have been asked to diversify and when we try to do that the local authorities tell us we can’t. That needs addressing."Jeremy became an unlikely campaigner for the farming industry after starring in Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime.The show follows the former Top Gear host as he attempts to grow crops and look after livestock on land he owns in the Cotswolds.The TV presenter bought the farm, called Diddly Squat, in 2008.

Jeremy Clarkson was left enraged by the government rules around selling crayfish, which he claims “continue to wreak havoc” at his Diddly Squat Farm.The Clarkson’s Farm presenter wanted to sell the crayfish at his farm shop, but has so far been prevented from doing so.Jeremy, 62, wants to fund work on a lake by catching and selling crustaceans in it as “glorified prawn cocktails”.The former Top Gear presenter went on to explain: “The problem is the crayfish I have are American.“They’re labelled an invasive species.“The Government’s forced to spend millions employing a team to make and apply rules about what can and can’t be done with them.” The Amazon Prime star was told by the Environment Agency that it is “currently unable to process applications to trap crayfish”.This put an end to his plans, leading Jeremy to slam the government and the way it operates.He fumed: “The upshot is the crayfish will continue to wreak havoc."Whereas if the government employed fewer spies and fewer bureaucrats and wrote fewer rules, it'd be a little bit better.

Jubilee performer Diana Ross as a "deity" whose songs could have been covered by Rod instead.He then added: "If you read my actual remark, it was about the wrong-headed idea of asking Sir Rod pass up 'You Wear It Well' to lead a f*****g singalong!"Clarifying his position, he added during the online spat: "Have some damn respect."I was joking about the many uncomfortable choices that were overlooked."He had first addressed the controversial issue when he temporarily called time on the music in Glasgow to discuss the highs and lows of the bash."The show was good, wasn’t it? Wasn’t it? No, it was s***e," he sneered."I mean, I know you all love him and he’s one of yours and everything, but Rod.

Princess Eugenie has been hit out by Royal fans after she cropped several members of the family out of a snap she posted of the Queen on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 96, appeared on the balcony during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations with son Charles, 73, his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, 74, alongside her grandson Prince William, 39, his wife Kate Middleton, 40, and their three children George, eight, Charlotte, seven, and four year old Louis.The monarch's granddaughter Eugenie, 32, decided to share this picture on her Instagram for her 1.6million followers to see, with a caption that gushed over the Queen.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday.The musician joined Greg James on BBC Radio 1 as he addressed his royal ban on-air today.Greg said: "I can't let you go without talking about the Jubilee Party at the Palace."George mused: "That old thing.""What a thing to be a part of," Greg continued. "A lot of listeners messaged me on Monday morning going, 'Oh my god, did you see that George had to change his lyrics.'"The musician sighed, as he replied: "Honestly, you get the call to play.

Platinum Jubilee last week.The 62-year-old was spotted out and about on the grounds of Windsor Park on Thursday morning for the first time since he was forced to skip his mother’s festivities celebrating 70 years as monarch.The Duke of York passed on appearing with the rest of the Firm on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour, as well as other Jubilee celebrations, due to “conveniently” contracting COVID-19.Andrew was seen leaving his home at Windsor Park and getting into a large black Range Rover.The disgraced Prince — who was stripped of his military and royal titles earlier this year after being accused of sexual assault — got into the driver’s seat of his car and went for a ride out of the housing complex.A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace released a statement on June 2 noting that Andrew caught the coronavirus.“After undertaking a routine test, the duke has tested positive for COVID and with regret will no longer be attending tomorrow’s service,” the memo read.The Queen’s second son seemingly tested positive despite looking healthy while riding a horse just a day prior to the announcement.Royal watchers were skeptical of the diagnosis, taking to Twitter at the time to express their confusion. “Covid?? I call bulls–t on that one,” one Twitter user said.

Queen as a "sister", and British Eurovision winner Sam Ryder seemed to fit the bill, some viewers were confused when Alicia belted out 'Empire State Of Mind' at the event, as the song is about New York."I mean I love Alicia Keys and this song BUT WHAT is an AMERICAN doing at the PLATINUM JUBILEE CONCERT singing about NEW YORK?????" one fan, @Magdalena_0319, tweeted in confusion.She exclaimed that Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney or even Gary Barlow would have been a better choice than American Alicia.The songstress also took to the stage for soulful renditions of City of Gods, Superwoman and Girl On Fire.However her theme, according to some viewers, didn't "encapsulate our Queen"."Call me old fashioned, but why is Alicia Keys singing about NY when she is celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in LONDON?" concurred @Honestlnjim."Alicia Keys and New York – my fave song but one that doesn't exactly scream the Queen and jubilee tbf," joked @janemartinson.Meanwhile @bracealmighty exclaimed: "BBC: Have you got any songs that really encapsulate our Queen, that sum up her time on the throne and that really celebrate her 70 years running our country?"ALICIA KEYS: Yep…*plays opening notes to New York*#PlatinumPartyatthePalace."While it might have seemed an unusual way to celebrate the Queen's seven decade reign on a British throne, it turned out there was a reason - Her Majesty herself had requested it.Even Alicia's 12-year-old son Egypt weighed in with his own opinion, declaring solemnly that it was "against the law" not to obey the Queen.In her behind the scenes video capturing all the action from the big day, she told the world: "[I’m] telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing, and they

Jeremy Clarkson caused horror when he told the world that he would "happily stamp repeatedly" on the head of a badger if he encountered one on his land. Now he has directed a savage jibe at the presenters of Springwatch after they spoke out in defence of the species, countering that it is the "most terrible" one on the planet.Jeremy, 62, exclaimed on Twitter today: "I can’t imagine the nation’s hedgehogs, lapwings or farmers are as pleased about badgers as the presenters of Springwatch."He had already exchanged angry comments with Chris Packham earlier this year about who was responsible for the decline in hedgehogs, with Chris insisting that farmers were to blame, and Jeremy pointing to badgers.The comment today, made in view of his 7.7 million followers, reignited the debate.@AlanPWig1 hit back: "I like badgers more than people."However an unrepentant Jeremy didn't skip a beat when he responded: "They are the most terrible animals on earth."@sandle08 stood up for the Clarkson's Farm star, insisting that the species is responsible for the decimation of local wildlife."Thank you Clarkson for speaking out," he exclaimed."Not many people with the celebrity pull come out with the truth."He added: "Farmers are not to blame for the decline in songbirds,bees and hedgehogs.

He added that as he turned 62, he was scared of dying as it “cannot be that far away”. The star said, instead of hiding away, he plans to “go to the pub”. He concluded by saying that death doesn’t frighten him as much as “it should”.Jeremy is best known for hosting motoring shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour. Both programmes were filmed alongside co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May. The star also writes weekly columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun. Clarkson has hosted the revived ITV game show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, replacing former host Chris Tarrant.The second season of his Amazon Prime show, Clarkson’s Farm has been renewed. 

You may be wondering why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had such a low-key presence at last weekend’s Platinum Jubilee for the Queen.

Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4.The “No One” crooner, 41, performed her hits “Empire State of Mind,” “Girl on Fire” and “Superwoman.” However, British viewers were especially confused when Keys decided to harmonize her 2009 single, a love letter to New York City, on a London stage.The Manhattan native took to social media on Monday and revealed in a behind-the-scenes featurette that the 96-year-old monarch herself “personally” requested the concert’s playlist.“Telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing,” she said in her clip as she lounged with her sons Egypt, 11, and Genesis, 7, in a golf cart. “And they were like, ‘You can’t refuse the Queen.'”“You can’t refuse the Queen.

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Alicia Keys has defended her decision to perform Empire State Of Mind at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the UK on Saturday.The song choice was met with backlash because the song is about New York City and she was performing it in England - at the Jubilee which marked the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II.However, 15-time Grammy winner, 41, claimed 'every song was requested personally by the Queen.' Are you sure? Alicia Keys has defended her decision to perform Empire State Of Mind at Platinum Jubilee Concert amid backlash - and insisted the Queen PERSONALLY requested the set list Celebration: The No One hitmaker revealed The Queen requested she play her 2009 track Empire State of Mind - (pictured the day after the Jubilee)In a recording taken behind the scenes, Alicia she can be heard gushing to her sons Egypt, 12, and seven-year-old Genesis 'that the Queen requested the songs' she would be singing at the Party at the Palace.Her eldest responded that it was 'pretty cool' as they sat on a golf cart. 'You can't refuse the Queen.

certainly played up his antics for the camera during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last weekend.So much so that he was giving royal photographer Chris Jackson a hard time snapping the young royal during the festivities.The 4-year-old was quite the superstar during celebrations to commemorate the queen’s 70 years on the throne when he made plenty of funny faces during various events.On his Instagram Stories, Jackson — who has photographed the British royal family for over two decades — admitted that he had a difficult time shooting Louis because he was too busy cackling to take a good photo.“I was struggling to keep the camera still as I was chuckling whilst taking these photos, what a character,” he wrote, according to Hello! Magazine. “Thanks to everyone for all your comments and kind messages over the last few days.

Sir Tom Jones is today marking his 82nd birthday, with fans taking to social media to send him their well-wishes.The legendary musician was notably absent during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, leaving Britons wondering where he was during the concert.Some even logged onto Twitter to enquire why the knighted It’s Not Unusual singer wasn't performing for the monarch.Leckston said: “IMO Tom Jones should have played instead of Diana Ross at the end of the Jubilee Concert.“British born and bred and still with a magnificent voice, albeit he'll be 82 in two days time!” (sic)VerityKalcev agreed: “Could have had Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler.

Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the weekend.On Thursday’s Trooping the Colour appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, lip readers Jeremy Freeman and John Cassidy were able to point out Prince William and Kate Middleton’s daughter Princess Charlotte giving her older brother Prince George some sisterly advice, the Mirror reported.The 8-year-old was dangling his arm on the balcony and Charlotte, 7, told him to keep it by his side instead for safety, they said.Around the same time on the mezzanine, the Queen, 96, was asked by her great-grandson Prince Louis: “Are the Red Arrows coming?” according to the lip readers, to which she replied: “I hope so.”The Red Arrows are planes helmed by the Royal Air Force that flew over the palace during the event.When the aircrafts appeared and tinted the sky red, white and blue, Louis stole the show by excitedly screaming, “Yes yes yes!”The Queen explained to the young lad, “There it is,” before Louis shouted: “Oh Red Arrows, whoah! Whoah, that was loud!”Kate, 40, was seen saying “Amazing” and Charlotte gushing “Wow!” During Friday’s National Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen’s reign at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Meghan Markle and her husband Prince Harry sat far away from estranged family members, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.