“I can walk on water. My mum was a virgin and my dad’s God” — Clarkson’s mockery of Christianity has ignited a fiery backlash online.
TV firebrand Jeremy Clarkson has once again landed himself in hot water — this time for a remark many are calling blasphemous.
In a recent column for The Times, the Clarkson’s Farm star appeared to mock the Christian faith, drawing a controversial comparison between Jesus Christ and a con artist.
“Take a lesson from the biggest fraudster of them all — Jesus,” Clarkson wrote. “I can walk on water. My mum was a virgin and my dad’s God. And I’m going to start an industry selling this guff that will last for 2,000 years. Top man.”
The 65-year-old made the remark while joking about his poor painting skills and how — in today’s viral culture — even terrible art can make millions with the right spin.
“I’m ripe for being ripped off”
The satirical piece also revealed that Clarkson once had plans for a TV show about scams and fraudsters alongside broadcaster Anne Robinson, but the project fell apart when she landed the hosting gig for The Weakest Link.
Clarkson went on to poke fun at his own gullibility, saying he’s the type to believe every antique tag he sees.
“I’m ripe for being ripped off because when it says on the label that it’s a 19th-Century wingback Herter Brothers chair I believe it’s true,” he admitted.
Outrage from Christian Communities
While Clarkson may have intended the remarks as tongue-in-cheek satire, not everyone is laughing.
His reference to Jesus as a “fraudster” has triggered intense backlash online — especially from Christian groups and religious commentators, who have slammed the remarks as “disrespectful,” “offensive,” and “blasphemous.”
Critics on X (formerly Twitter) demanded an apology, accusing Clarkson of mocking faith for shock value. One user wrote, “Imagine the outrage if he said this about any other religion. This is disgraceful.”
Another added: “This crosses a line. He’s gone from edgy to offensive.”
Clarkson’s History of Stirring the Pot
Known for his no-filter opinions, Clarkson has courted controversy for decades, whether on Top Gear, The Grand Tour, or in his columns.
He’s previously drawn heat for comments about Greta Thunberg, Meghan Markle, and striking workers — and has often brushed off criticism as “woke nonsense.”
But with religion now in the crosshairs, it seems Clarkson may have finally pushed the wrong buttons — and some fans wonder whether this time he’s gone too far.
