TV personality and former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has confessed that he faced bullying during his childhood. In a recent column in The Sun, Clarkson recounts his mother’s tough advice when he was bullied in school.

This revelation comes after Clarkson criticized Springwatch host Chris Packham for his comments on Clarkson’s Farm during a segment on Celebrity Gogglebox. Packham expressed disapproval of the portrayal of farming in the show, calling it unrealistic.

Clarkson, in response to Packham’s criticism, highlighted that Packham had visited his farm, Diddly Squat Farm, in 2012 for nature activities. Clarkson defended his farming practices, suggesting that Packham’s firsthand experience should have given him a better understanding.

Reflecting on his school years, Clarkson shared his mother’s controversial response to his bullying ordeal, suggesting that maybe there was some truth to her blunt advice. Clarkson pondered whether today’s societal norms have shifted too far from his upbringing.

The exchange between Clarkson and Packham underscores differing perspectives on farming practices, with both personalities standing firm in their beliefs.