Jeremy Clarkson tipped for incredible career switch and Gary Lineker could join him

With some rumours suggesting that Jeremy Clarkson could soon enter into the world of politics, some reckon that Gary Lineker could join him.

As last mont'hs budget was announced, the former Top Gear host was outraged by one particular aspect, as it was revealed that farm estates worth more than £1 million will see a 20 per cent inheritance tax charge from April 2026, a tax which farmers had previously not had to pay.

He wrote on X: "Farmers. I know that you have been shafted today. But please don't despair. Just look after yourselves for five short years and this shower will be gone."

The Clarkson's Farm favourite will make his way towards Westminster next week (November 19) joining thousands in protest at the announcement, reports Gloucestershire Live.

With Clarkson making his feelings about the budget abundantly clear, pollster James Kanagasooriam even mused that the presenter could follow a similar path to Donald Trump, with his post on X reading: "Genuinely think that if Jeremy Clarkson entered politics now - it could be a moment. Britain’s Trump moment - but far more English and less authoritarian."

Meanwhile, having presented Match of the Day since 1999, football fans were left disappointed this week as it was announced that Lineker's time on the show would be ending in May. But, he is set to stay on at the channel until 2026 to host FA Cup and World Cup coverage.

After making his feelings clear on a number of political issues in recent years, Ed Cumming from the Daily Telegraph thinks that Lineker could be set to follow Clarkson into a political career.

Mr Cumming wrote: "Like the former Top Gear star, Lineker has broad appeal, proven business nous and doesn't need the money. If he wants it, the road is clear for him to occupy a Left-of-Centrist-Dad, anti-Clarkson, persona writ large."

Lineker's relationship with the BBC came under stress last year, as he was briefly suspended by the organisation after he described the Conservative's policy on asylum seekers as 'immeasurably cruel'. But, he was later reinstated in the role.

After his departure from the channel's football show was confirmed earlier this week (November 12) the presenter showed his gratitude to his employers: "I'm delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen."

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