Jodie Kidd: Top Gears Fastest Celeb Opens Up On The TRUTH About The Show & Jeremy Clarkson

In this raw, inspiring episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Jodie Kidd — from the global catwalks of Chanel and British Vogue to racing Ferraris at Monza and running her own pub in West Sussex. She opens up about her love for speed, her pivotal moment on Top Gear, and how she’s defied every expectation — becoming a true automotive icon. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Need Help For Your Business With My Digital Marketing Agency? Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: “So much more than a fashion model” 01:13 - From the runway to racing: Jodie’s unexpected pivot 02:45 - Growing up on a farm and discovering horsepower 04:35 - Life in New York, Milan, Paris — but heart always in the countryside 05:59 - First taste of car culture: The Gumball Rally 08:17 - “That F40 moment” – Fifth Avenue & flying dollar bills 09:57 - Top Gear debut: beating Jeremy Clarkson 12:18 - Perry McCarthy says, “You should race.” 13:10 - Becoming a professional racing driver 15:01 - Festival of Speed & Goodwood memories 16:13 - Top Gear Ashes, car-on-car madness 17:28 - “Racing gave me joy in a way modeling never could” 19:25 - How a model becomes a racer — step by step 21:03 - 200,000 people watching her race debut at Monza 23:00 - “The fear before the green light hits…” 25:20 - Zero training, straight into pro-level competition 27:21 - Breaking barriers: lone woman on the grid 30:03 - Competitive from day one — and trained to win 33:19 - Did the fashion world understand? 34:13 - One word: Top Gear 36:00 - The making of Kid in a Sweet Shop 39:03 - Nigel Mansell, legends, and letting people open up 42:00 - The mystery of private collectors & hidden garages 44:20 - Jodie’s own car collection & selling the 550 46:09 - “Why I bought a pub — and what it taught me” 49:03 - Goodwood, Pagani takeovers & events at The Half Moon 52:56 - Learning to say “no” and slow down 53:45 - Regret, lessons, and building a life beyond fame 54:28 - Final thoughts: “I don’t regret the wrong turns. They were all part of the story.” Contact: [email protected]