Jeremy Clarkson criticized Springwatch presenter Chris Packham’s comments as untrue after Packham expressed dissatisfaction with Clarkson’s Farm on a recent episode of Celebrity Gogglebox. Packham, alongside his stepdaughter Megan McCubbin, aired his grievances while watching an episode of the Amazon Prime Video series on Channel 4.

Packham criticized the portrayal of farms on Clarkson’s show, stating that it presented an unrealistic and idealistic view that misleads viewers. In response, Clarkson revealed that Packham had actually visited Diddly Squat Farm in 2012 and should have a better understanding of real farm practices based on his firsthand experience.

In a column for The Sun, Clarkson dismissed Packham’s criticisms as unfounded, emphasizing that Packham had been to his farm and would have noticed any mistreatment of animals if it had occurred. Harriet Cowan, another figure from Clarkson’s Farm, also weighed in on the controversy, questioning Packham’s understanding of farming practices and sharing footage of her farm to counter Packham’s claims.