James May Reacts With Hilarious Response After Jeremy Clarkson Sends Cheeky Gift To His Pub
James May has left fans in stitches after revealing the surprisingly cheeky surprise gift he received from his long-time co-star and friend Jeremy Clarkson. Despite going their separate ways following the conclusion of their legendary television journey on The Grand Tour, the famous duo—alongside Richard Hammond—clearly haven’t lost an ounce of their playful, practical-joking dynamic.
May, who owns The Royal Oak pub in Wiltshire, shared that Clarkson sent over a massive shipment of his own Hawkstone lager directly to May’s establishment. However, instead of a simple friendly gesture between fellow pub owners, the delivery came with a very specific, competitive catch that only Jezza could pull off.
Accompanying the crates was a handwritten note from Clarkson suggesting that May should stock the beer prominently on his main taps—effectively turning his rival co-star’s pub into an unofficial outlet for Diddly Squat produce. Taking to social media to react to the surprise delivery, May inspects the boxes with his signature deadpan humor, questioning whether accepting the gift counts as a hostile takeover or genuine friendship.
“It’s actually rather good beer, which makes the whole situation deeply annoying,” May joked during his reaction video. He went on to tease that while he appreciates the gesture, he might have to retaliate by sending Clarkson a box of his own custom-blended gin to stock at The Farmer’s Dog.
The lighthearted exchange between the former Top Gear icons has racked up hundreds of thousands of views within hours. For millions of fans across the globe who grew up watching their banter, seeing the pair continue to support—and playfully roast—each other’s business ventures brings back a nostalgic warmth that proves their brotherhood is as strong as ever.
