Keeping the party going? Gleeful Jeremy Clarkson, 56, clutches a champagne bottle as he exits GQ Men Of The Year Awards with stunning girlfriend Lisa Hogan, 46... hours after couple's red carpet debut
The building furore over plans to film The Grand Tour on location in the sleepy Cotswold countryside was brushed aside as Jeremy Clarkson made his first red carpet appearance with girlfriend Lisa Hogan at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.
And, after a night of revelry at the star-studded ceremony - which was held at London’s Tate Modern on Tuesday evening - the divisive TV personality, 56, seemed to be in the mood to continue partying as he exited with his 46-year-old girlfriend.
Clutching a bottle of champagne, the star had a glint in his eye as he wrapped a protective arm around his leggy belle before making a beeline for a waiting car.
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Making an exit: Jeremy Clarkson was spotted exiting The 2017 GQ Men Of The Year Awards - held at London's Tate Modern - with his girlfriend Lisa Hogan in tow on Tuesday night
Earlier in the night, the couple made their official red carpet debut, with Clarkson's glamorous girlfriend stealing the show, thanks to her flattering, eye-catching lemon yellow minidress.
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A thigh-skimming hemline showed off the attractive blonde’s toned legs, while its fitted design drew further attention to her slender physique as she posed for photos alongside her boyfriend.
Joining Lisa, Jeremy looked appropriately smart in a black-two piece suit and crisp white shirt, teamed with smart suede dress shoes.
Bubbly: The TV personality clutched a bottle of champagne as he and his belle left the bash
Party time: The former Top Gear presenter appeared eager to keep the party going as he left
Arm: The star kept a protective arm around his leggy partner as they made their way to a car
Couple: His co-host Richard Hammond was seen leaving with his wife Mindy by his side
Bags of talent: Also toting a bottle of champagne, the star carried a large white GQ gift bag
The event was their first significant public appearance since confirming their relationship - Jeremy's first since divorcing second wife Frances Cain - in February.
It was a successful night for Jezza as he and his Grand Tour co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May scooped the TV Personalities of the Year gong.
Presented with the award by Olympic sailing champion Sir Ben Ainslie, Jeremy quipped 'we are very old men and we are very honoured'.
He then joked 'Hanmond's full of gin so I'll take over. We are the first to win an award that we've heard of.'
He's giving her The Grand Tour! Earlier in the night, the couple made their red carpet debut
Side by side: Posing for photos outside the lavish venue, Clarkson was overshadowed by glamorous younger girlfriend Lisa, 46, whose lemon yellow minidress ensured she claimed her fair share of the spotlight
Giving her The Grand Tour: The event was their first significant public appearance since confirming their relationship - Jeremy's first since divorcing second wife Frances Cain - in February
Close: The divisive presenter was arm in arm with Hogan outside London’s Tate Modern as the annual event kicked off on Tuesday evening before he and his Grand Tour co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May scooped the TV Personalities of the Year gong
Speaking of her relationship with Jeremy in March, Lisa, the ex-wife of a profligate millionaire playboy nicknamed Baron Bonkers, told the Sunday Mirror: 'I'm very happy. He's really great.'
The couple have enjoyed a series of holidays over recent months, including trips to Balearic party island Ibiza and, more recently, a romantic trip to the Caribbean - where they were guests of English impresario Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Lisa separated from former husband Baron Steven Bentinck in 2005; the couple are parents to three children.
Jeremy 21-year marriage to Frances, with whom he shares three children, ended in 2014.
Dapper: Jeremy looked appropriately smart in a black-two piece suit and crisp white shirt, teamed with smart suede dress shoes
High spirits: The presenter greeted onlookers as he made his way across the red carpet with Lisa
Inseparable: The couple have enjoyed a series of holidays over recent months, including trips to Balearic party island Ibiza and, more recently, a romantic trip to the Caribbean - where they were guests of English impresario Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Their appearance comes after Jeremy dismayed neighbours in the Cotswold countryside over plans to film The Grand Tour close to his home.
Locals fear the narrow country lanes surrounding the proposed site for the Amazon Prime show will be turned into a racetrack by hundreds of car fans.
Filming for the studio segment will take place over just two days - between October and December - with 350 guests invited to the event.
The production team will add a further 30 cars and vans to the narrow country lanes, near Clarkson's farmhouse outside Chipping Norton which he blew up last year.
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