Jeremy Clarkson, known for Top Gear and Clarkson's Farm, has drawn criticism for his latest ITV venture, Millionaire Hot Seat. The show's debut episode aired on January 6, prompting complaints about its format from viewers on social media. Despite the backlash, Clarkson has another season of his farming series upcoming.
Jeremy Clarkson, the 65-year-old presenter famous for his roles in Top Gear and The Grand Tour alongside James May and Richard Hammond, has encountered significant viewer backlash following the premiere of his new ITV show, Millionaire Hot Seat. This program serves as a spin-off from the long-running Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, introducing a format where multiple contestants compete simultaneously.
The first episode aired on ITV1 on the evening of Tuesday, January 6. However, audiences expressed frustration with the changes, flooding social media platform X with complaints. One viewer noted, "These people all like the sound of their own voices.....or think they're on regular WWTBAM." Another vented, "Can't they just answer the bl*dy question and stop talking she all the b***rd time!"
Critics of the show described it as an unnecessary rehash. "How many nights is this on? Awful rehash of the show. I give it one series," wrote one user. Similarly, another said, "There's no need to rehash it. Please don't give this another series after the first." A further comment highlighted, "Millionaire Hot Seat [has] zero tension, just a rushed, boring quiz."
Clarkson's television career extends beyond motoring and quizzes to farming, where he purchased Oxfordshire's Curdle Hill Farm—renamed Diddly Squat Farm—in 2008. This Cotswolds location has been central to his Prime Video series, Clarkson's Farm, which has proven highly popular. Filming for the sixth season concluded in September, with eight episodes slated for release on the streaming service later in the year.
The mixed reception to Millionaire Hot Seat contrasts with the anticipation for Clarkson's Farm, underscoring the presenter's diverse appeal in entertainment.