Lisa Hogan, the girlfriend of Jeremy Clarkson and a beloved personality from the Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, has opened up about a painful health issue related to her thyroid. At 51, Lisa has become a fan favorite through her appearances alongside the former Top Gear host as he navigates running Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.
Outside of farming, Lisa enjoys open water swimming, an activity that highlights the challenges of her condition. She explains that when she swims in cold water—especially temperatures at or below 8°C—it causes pain in her thyroid, prompting her to take daily thyroid medication. The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature, among other vital functions.
On the StyleDNA podcast, Lisa detailed her experience: “I take thyroid tablets every morning so I’m always slightly aware of it. If I go cold water swimming in the winter time, I know it’s nauseating. The one thing that hurts is my thyroid because sometimes it’s so cold.” This sensitivity has led her to protect the area with scarves, which she says are essential for shielding her thyroid from cold exposure.
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Lisa’s enthusiasm for cold-water swimming is well documented on social media, where she has shared videos and photos of her plunges with friends. Despite the chilly conditions, she finds the activity invigorating, admitting that she feels “on top of the world” afterward, though she draws the line at ice baths, calling them “more difficult” and less appealing.
Before her life on the farm, Lisa enjoyed a successful career as a fashion model and entertainer. She met Jeremy Clarkson at a party in 2017, and the couple moved to Diddly Squat Farm three years later. Although she initially didn’t plan on relocating full-time, she agreed to manage the farm shop, which helped persuade her to settle there.
Lisa’s openness about her health adds a new layer to her public persona, giving fans a glimpse into how she balances her vibrant lifestyle with the realities of managing a chronic condition.