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Rolling Stones legend supports Jeremy Clarkson in surprise appearance
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir is appearing in the final of Britain’s Got Talent, which will air on ITV1 at 7pm this evening (Saturday, May 30).
This choir, which includes several Oxfordshire locals, was originally founded by the former Top Gear Host to advertise his Cotswolds-based alcohol brand, Hawkstone.
The creation of the now popular drink brand was featured on hit show Clarkson’s Farm, which is set at 1,000-acre Diddly Squat Farm near Chadlington and will debut for the fifth series on June 3.
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Meanwhile, the Hawkstone Choir, which is a collective of real British farmers, has been making its way through the latest Britain’s Got Talent series, even securing judge Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer in the audition round.
The group is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in an industry often defined by isolation and intense financial pressure.
If they win the £250,000 grand prize, they have pledged to donate a significant portion to mental health charities supporting the farming community.
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Mr Clarkson has already made several posts on his Instagram page this evening in support of the choir.
The 66-year-old has even made the trip from Oxfordshire to London to watch the group live.
In one of his multiple updates on social media, the Clarkson’s Farm star revealed that Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones was in the crowd and cheering on the choir.
Mr Clarkson said: “And look who’s in the audience, cheering Hawkstone Choir along. Good man.”