Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir has won Britain's Got Talent, becoming the first group of its kind to win the ITV talent show.
The choir, formed by Clarkson and featuring farmers from his home area, triumphed in Saturday's live final. A teary-eyed Clarkson watched from the audience as the Hawkstone Farmers Choir was announced the winner. 'This is the best thing ever,' he said on Instagram. Despite the win, the Mirror reported that some audience members booed as the result was announced.
“Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir wins Britain's Got Talent, with the presenter breaking down in tears. The choir is the first farmers' group to win the ITV show.”
The final also saw host Ant McPartlin suffer a painful fall during the live broadcast, though he was able to continue. Ten acts competed for a place in the Royal Variety Show, which the choir will now headline.
Clarkson, who has been a vocal supporter of British farming, said the victory was deeply emotional. 'I can't believe it. They are just farmers who love to sing,' he told reporters. The choir's win has been hailed as a tribute to rural communities across the UK.
Regional farming groups have praised the success, saying it highlights the resilience and talent of the agricultural sector. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir will now prepare for their Royal Variety Show performance later this year.