Possibly the most prominent authority on motors and cars in the world, Jeremy Clarkson boasts a glorious career adorned with several accomplishments that earned him a fortune. Here’s a closer look at Clarkson’s net worth in 2022, and what he’s up to.
If you’re an avid fan of cars, then the name Jeremy Clarkson must ring a bell. For almost three decades, the British TV presenter has established his reputation as the host of the critically acclaimed motoring program Top Gear, which is one of the most viewed TV shows in the world. Aside from this, however, his career has also extended to other prominent roles, which not only catapult him into A-list stars but also earn him lucrative contracts. Today, the British host is one of the wealthiest public personalities. Read along to find further information about his current net worth, and what he’s doing.
Who is Jeremy Clarkson?
Born in Yorkshire in 1960, Jeremy’s education didn’t go so smoothly due to his tendency to misbehave and play truant. Ladible.com reports that after being expelled from school, Jeremy fended for himself by working as a journalist for different local newspapers.
According to TopGearBox, it was not until 1987 that Jeremy Clarkson’s career reached its turning point. Fed up with office work, the young man decided to launch his own company - Motoring Press Agency, which provided regular motoring editorial content to regional press outlets.
The newfound success earned him an interview with Top Gear researcher John Bently, who was looking for an enthusiastic motoring writer who could make cars on telly fun. After showing his ability, Jeremy was admitted to the Top Gear team in 1988, alongside colleagues Tiff Needel, Tom Boswell, and Tony Mason. The rest is history.
Top Gear is considered a successful show on BBC Two, running for over two decades and receiving positive critical reviews. Jeremy rose to stardom with his role in Top Gear, and since then has been guest hosting various other famous shows. His long-term relationship with Top Gear, however, ended in 2016 after he was sacked by BBC for violence and abuse in the workplace.
What is his net worth in 2022?
According to celebritynetworth.com, Clarkson’s net worth in 2022 amounts to 70 million USD. How did he get so rich?
The time working in Top Gear reportedly earned Jeremy Clarkson a massive sum of £2.9 million a year in salary. However, as the legitimate holder of 30% of Top Gear’s rights, the British man received an additional amount of £5 to £9 million in dividends per year. After leaving Top Gear for good, he signed a 100-million-pound deal with Amazon to launch his own show, The Grand Tour, with co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May. The show was another commercial success, being the highest-rated show ever on the streaming platform and awaiting its second season.
Aside from his most famous show Top Gear, the British host joined in many other hot shows that contributed to his net worth. From 1998 to 2000 he hosted his own chat show called Clarkson, and in 2018, he became the host of the ITV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
