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With many students left worried by their exam scores, Clarkson Farm’s Jeremy Clarkson has shared his annual A-Level results day post in the hope of easing their minds, but it’s left people divided

Jeremy Clarkson has stirred up a mix of reactions with his latest A-Level results day post, boasting about the helicopter landing pad he’s installing in his garden. The Top Gear legend shared his thoughts on social media just as students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland were receiving their A-Level results this morning.

While the pivotal day brings excitement for students ready to leave college and sixth-form behind, it also comes with high anxiety. Some students have been left gutted, not achieving the grades they hoped for, which can impact university placements and job prospects, overshadowing their dedication and study efforts.

Clarkson, known for his annual reassurance tweets on A Level and GCSE results days, isn’t bashful about his own lacklustre academic performance. Despite his poor exam results, the 65-year-old Amazon Prime star of Clarkson’s Farm often highlights how well things have worked out for him regardless.

In a tweet posted at 8.11am this morning [August 14], Jeremy quipped: “If your A level results are disappointing, don’t worry. I got a C and two Us and here I am today, installing lights for a helicopter landing pad in my garden.”

The tradition of Clarkson’s A-Level results day tweets goes back to 2014, providing a source of solace for many students facing the stress of the day.

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Commenting on the post, one individual said: “Every year without fail this makes me laugh. “Been waiting for this,” another chimed in.

“Always love this time of year,” someone else remarked. One person commented: “Like clockwork! But good message! There are different types of talents and formal education doesn’t capture all.”

Yet some seem weary of hearing the same cringy annual post, while others pointed out that Jeremy didn’t exactly start from scratch.

His parents, Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, amassed a family fortune with their business, Gabrielle Designs, creators of the beloved Paddington Bear toys. This afforded Jeremy the privilege of private education.

“Same joke for about a decade now,” one commenter noted. Another quipped: “Hardly born into poverty in the first place, squire. you were never really going to struggle.”

Someone else highlighted: “Oh Jeremy I know you don’t know any different but that’s not how it works for most people. Luck is an element often underestimated.”

Another added: “Congratulations, Jeremy! But don’t forget that a helicopter represents academic excellence, just like your supercars do. Let’s encourage academic excellence, which gives society all the skills it needs to survive.”

One more observed: “It was a different time back then, but the moral of the story stands. The fact is, the majority of high achievers in school end up doing pretty average jobs making a tiny bit more than the average person but still having more debt.”

Clarkson’s post coincides with a record-breaking year for UK degree course acceptances, which have seen an increase of 3.1 per cent.

Debenhams has slashed the price of hundreds of watches, including it’s ‘beautiful and sophisiticated’ gold timepiece by over £300

Debenhams is throwing a massive sale on men’s and women’s watches, slashing prices by up to 9% on glamorous models.

And the latest bargain we’ve spotted from the retailer is a huge discount on the Akribos Faceted Brilliance Elite 36mm Quartz Fashion, down from £395 to £36.68, with shoppers hailing it as ‘beautiful’.

This Debenhams timepiece boasts a polished two-tone ion-plated case and bracelet, offering a ‘refined and versatile’ aesthetic. Customers will also be drawn to the faceted grey crystal bezel that ‘catches the light’, surrounding a silver glitter dial adorned with diamond markers.

According to the website, this timepiece makes a ‘statement’ of ‘grace and sophistication’. Additional perks include a jewellery clasp measuring at 16mm wide and the watch’s overall water-resistant quality.

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A similar option is the NIBOSI Women’s Watch Analog Rose Gold Quartz from Amazon, priced at £23.99, reports Birmingham Live. Available in nine colours, this watch features a diamond encrusted face and stainless steel case with mineral glass for scratch resistance.

Meanwhile, the Debenhams watch face features a sparkly, encrusted appearance, with the entire piece completed with an ‘elegant’ twisted-link bracelet.

And if the gold isn’t to your taste, you can also snap up the Akribos watch in silver and rose gold.

Shoppers can’t seem to get enough of this bargain watch, as one glowing review read: “Beautiful watch as described on the website, recommended.”

One BirminghamLive shopping writer commented: “This watch is ultra-sophisticated and classy, perfect for a neutral outfit. I would love to don this on a glam night out with friends, the three colour options pair well with any outfit. The twist-link bracelet makes for an easy wear so I can let the watch hang for comfort.”

Not everyone was as impressed with a critical reviewer stating: “Horrible watch cheap and tacky.”

If you’re looking for other watches to shop, Abbott Lyon’s popular watch from the Stacey Solomon is officially back in stock.