Jeremy Clarkson has shared how his Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper responded after he was stopped by police as the US Vice President JD Vance made his way around the local area
Former Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has shared an incident where his co-star from Clarkson’s Farm, Kaleb Cooper, swore at the police following a recent incident. The arrival of US vice president JD Vance in the quiet town of Chipping Norton was met with disapproval by some locals.
While many voiced their political objections to his visit, Kaleb’s frustration was rooted elsewhere. In a recent column for The Sunday Times, Jeremy recalled how the politician was given a police escort as he toured the local area. Jeremy explained how it was the police’s job to “shoo” people out of the way as they drove through the town.
One of those affected was Kaleb, Jeremy’s sidekick on Clarkson’s Farm. Recalling the incident, Jeremy said: “One of the people they ordered to pull over was Kaleb Cooper, my tractor driver, but it was starting to rain and he urgently needed to get his load of wheat into the shed, so he invited his tormentor to eff off. And carried on regardless.”
In the days following the incident, Kaleb expressed his feelings in response to one of Jeremy’s Instagram posts, explaining his perspective on the situation.
He wrote: “My wheat got wet in the trailer last night as the convo(y) stopped me in the rain in chippy. I could have easily went on my way and got it in the shed without getting in the way.”
On a brighter note for the 27-year-old farmer, he celebrated the arrival of his third child with fiancée Taya on Thursday (August 14). Nearly three years after popping the question, the couple have welcomed Ashton as their newest addition.
Taking to Instagram to share the joyful news, Kaleb posted: “Baby number 3. everyone meet Ashton weighing 6.13lb born 14th august at 6:28pm at chipping norton maternity.
“Ps don’t worry I bought the amazing midwife’s a Chinese as well.”
Whilst Kaleb voiced his own concerns about being affected by the political entourage, the Clarkson’s Farm favourite wasn’t alone among locals expressing their frustration over the visit.
In nearby Charlbury, where the politician was staying, demonstrators organised what they dubbed the “Vance Not Welcome Party” through local groups “Everybody Hates Elon” and the “Stop Trump Coalition”.
However, not everyone was opposed to his visit and newly announced Strictly contestant and former Apprentice star Tom Skinner received an invitation to the vice-president’s holiday residence after previously chatting on social media.
Following their meeting at Vance’s retreat earlier this week, Tom expressed his appreciation on X: “Unreal night with JD and his friends and family.”
He continued: “He was a proper gent. Lots of laughs and some fantastic food. A brilliant night, one to tell the grand kids about.”
