Jeremy Clarkson has unveiled a provocative technique once used by his ex-wife to identify suitable friends at social gatherings. The former Top Gear presenter, now renowned for his role on Clarkson's Farm, has been married twice—first to Alexandra James and later to Frances Cain.
Clarkson's Marital History and Current Relationship
Jeremy Clarkson, aged 65, married Alexandra James in 1989, but the union ended in divorce in 1991 amid allegations of infidelity. He then wed entrepreneur Frances Cain in 1993, with their marriage lasting until 2014. Since his divorce, Clarkson has been in a long-term relationship with Lisa Hogan, who actively supports his ventures at Clarkson's Farm, including managing their Diddly Squat shop.
The Controversial Friendship Test
While discussing modern 'snowflake' culture, Clarkson revealed that one of his ex-wives employed a straightforward method to eliminate undesirable party guests. Dubbed the "c**t test," this approach involved using a highly offensive term early in conversations to assess reactions.
In his column for The Sun, Clarkson elaborated on the technique, suggesting it could be adapted for hiring practices to avoid what he termed 'woke idiots.' He explained, "You simply have to use a technique my ex-wife used to deploy at parties. She called it the c*** test."
The process was simple: after an introduction, his ex-wife would immediately use the c-word. If the person appeared shocked, she would conclude they could never be friends and move on to someone else. Clarkson proposed that employers might use a similar strategy during job interviews, stating, "Drop the c-bomb and if the jobseeker is unbothered, they start on Monday."
Lisa Hogan's Perspective on Marriage
Lisa Hogan, 51, has shared her thoughts on potentially becoming the third Mrs. Jeremy Clarkson. In an interview with Belfast Live, she expressed contentment with her current status, saying, "Mrs Clarkson? No, thank you, I like Lisa Hogan. We decided not to have children together."
She added, "We're at a stage where we are not going to have kids. I'm just happy pootling along. I think because of our age, it's much easier. You go: 'God, is it you I end up with? OK, that's it.' But it's relaxing knowing you are not going to be with anybody else. It gives you a certain amount of liberation."
Background on Lisa Hogan
Before her relationship with Clarkson, Lisa Hogan was married to Madrid-based art collector Baron Steven Bentinck. They wed in the 1990s, separated in 2005, and finalized their divorce in 2011, sharing three children. Clarkson, meanwhile, has three children from his marriage to Frances: daughters Emily and Katya, and son Finlo.
Jeremy and Lisa met at a party hosted by mutual friends and began dating after a prolonged courtship. Lisa recounted to The Times, "It was quite a long courtship, as I didn't know where he was in his life. And I wasn't ready to start dating again; didn't want to go out with anyone. He had to court me for three months."
Whether either Jeremy or Lisa ever utilized the controversial friendship test remains unknown, but the anecdote highlights Clarkson's blunt and often divisive views on social interactions and contemporary culture.
