Jeremy Clarkson could barely contain his excitement after the Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir secured a place in the final of Britain’s Got Talent following an emotional public vote victory.
The former Top Gear host celebrated the huge achievement in front of hundreds of cheering festival-goers while attending Farm Fest alongside fellow Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
In a jubilant video shared online, Jeremy punched the air in delight while the crowd erupted around him after the choir’s moving semi-final performance earned them a coveted spot in next week’s live final. Fans at the festival had earlier gathered to watch the performance on giant screens, with many singing along as the farming choir delivered a stirring rendition of Bastille’s hit song Pompeii.
The choir later responded to Jeremy’s celebratory message with an emotional statement of their own, writing: “We just can’t believe it. Thank you all so much. Thank you for believing in us.”
The now hugely popular choir originally began as part of an advertising campaign for Jeremy’s Hawkstone beer brand. What started as a group of real farmers appearing in adverts soon transformed into a fully-fledged choir after members discovered how much they loved performing together.
Unlike many television acts, the choir is made up entirely of genuine farmers and agricultural workers from across the UK — something viewers say has made their journey even more emotional.
During Friday night’s live semi-final, the singers received a standing ovation after performing Pompeii, with viewers praising the raw emotion and authenticity of the performance. Their victory means they will now compete in the grand final against acts including Rafferty Coope and Fabian Fox.
There is now growing speculation that Jeremy himself could make a surprise appearance during the final.
Choir member Ben Brooke teased: “I don’t think BGT will be his thing… but who knows? Maybe he’ll be in the audience. You never know.”
Singer Katryna Shell also praised Jeremy’s support throughout their journey, saying the TV star has remained deeply connected to the realities of farming life.
“He is exactly how he is on TV,” she explained. “He’s so nice. He’s genuinely interested in our journey.”
With bookmakers now placing the choir among the favourites to win the entire competition, hopes are rising that the farming singers could soon be performing at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance in front of the King next year.
