A-Level results day: a timeline of Jeremy Clarkson ‘humbragging’ about his lack of A-Level results

There are two things you can almost set your watch to on A-Level results day; the time when results are available for nerve-wracked sixth-form students up and down the country, and Jeremy Clarkson tweeting that despite a lack of A-Level qualifications, he did alright for himself.

A long-standing tradition going back to 2014, Clarkson’s tweets have become almost a tradition this time of the year, with his opening line of “If your A level results…” leading into a sort of ‘humbrag’ (a humble brag) of his vast wealth despite not getting the ideal grades.

Not everyone has been enamoured with Clarkson’s “almost” heart-felt response to those who might be experiencing difficulties with their results, or lack of. In 2021, the host of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" encountered significant criticism for persisting with his yearly tweeting ritual during the pandemic. The pandemic had led to numerous students being required to study from home for nearly the entire academic year.

Amidst the restrictions, the administration of exams was suspended, and numerous GCSE and A-level students were informed that their final grades would be based on predicted assessments. This decision sparked turmoil among teachers and students, resulting in substantial upheaval for numerous individuals' university plans.

His tweet that year read “On results day in August 2021, Jeremy tweeted: “If the teachers didn’t give you the A level results you were hoping for, don’t worry. I got a C and 2Us and I’ve ended up happy, with loads of friends and a Bentley.” That prompted some teachers to take to TwitterX to correct him, stating that teachers were not “handing” out grades.

So on 2023 A-Level results day, PeopleWorld looks back at the majority of the tweets the former “Top Gear” host had posted as commiserations to those who haven’t received the grades they wanted - and of course, flexing his wealth a little in the process.

A timeline of Jeremy Clarkson’s tweets on A-Level results day

• 2014: "If your A level results aren't joyous take comfort from the fact I got a C and two Us. And I have a Mercedes Benz."
• 2015: "If your A level results aren't great, be cheered by the fact that I got a C and two Us. And I'm currently sitting in a villa in St Tropez."
• 2016: "If your A level results are disappointing, don't worry. I got a C and two Us, and I'm currently on a superyacht in the Med."
• 2017: "If your A level results are disappointing, don't worry. I got a C and two Us, and a chef making truffles for breakfast"
• 2018: "Don’t worry if your A level grades aren’t any good. I got a C and 2 Us. And I’m sitting here deciding which of my Range Rovers to use today."
• 2019: "A level results a bit rubbish? Don’t worry. I got a C and two Us and I’ve rented this place for the summer," [accompanied by a photo of a chateau in France].
• 2020: "A level results not great? Don’t worry, I got a C and 2 Us and I’m currently building a large house with far reaching views of the Cotswolds."
• 2021: "If the teachers didn’t give you the A level results you were hoping for, don’t worry. I got a C and 2 Us and I’ve ended up happy, with loads of friends and a Bentley."
• 2023: "It’s not the end of the world if your A level results aren’t what you’d hoped for. I got a C and 2 Us and here I am today with my own brewery."