Fans have supported an emotional Jeremy Clarkson as he fought back tears in a raw clip.
The former Top Gear and Grand Tour host resides in Oxfordshire, where he owns Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington and The Farmer’s Dog pub in Asthall.
Both the Cotswolds watering hole and Mr Clarkson’s farm shop sell his alcohol brand, Hawkstone, which stocks a variety of lagers, ciders and stouts.
The 65-year-old put together a choir of farmers last year to star in adverts for the brand, and the group appeared on Britain’s Got Talent over the weekend.
During the show, which aired on Saturday evening (March 21), the Hawkstone Farmers Choir secured a historic Golden Buzzer during their audition.
The rare honour, which sends the 32-strong collective straight through to the live semi-finals, was given following a performance of the Elbow anthem “One Day Like This” at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Mr Clarkson was left visibly emotional by the performance as he took to the social media site Instagram to share a raw clip with his instant reaction.
“I watched Britain’s Got Talent tonight for the first time because the Hawkstone Choir were on and they were just fantastic,” he said, appearing to be close to tears.
“These guys are all farmers, and they work incredibly hard for really incredibly small rewards, and to see them all on that stage with all that love in the room made my heart sing. I actually welled up.
“It shows that people quite like farmers. They were very, very good, well done, all of you. I’m a very happy man tonight.”
Fans were quick to support the TV star and agree with his reaction, also praising the choir for their performance.
“They earned that golden buzzer, which takes them straight through to the live shows,” said one fan.
“They were fantastic, and it was an emotional moment for all of us, thanks to you, Jeremy Clarkson, after all you have done to raise awareness for hardworking British farmers.”
Another added: “Great work to support our amazing farmers.””I have been a huge fan of you and your work for many, many years,” added a third.
“From pre-Top Gear days, to Grand Tour and then Clarkson’s Farm. And I have slowly come to realise that while you are quite the jokester and love prodding and pranking everyone, you are also a very caring, generous and humble man.
“It is very nice to see this side of you, and it just reinforces my admiration for you.”
Another commenter said: “They were incredible. Made me tearful, especially with everything that has been going on with our amazing British Farmers.
“It would be wonderful if they win.”
