Fans of The Grand Tour are emotional as they bid farewell to the beloved trio after 22 years.

After spending 22 years together as a trio, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May have announced that their journey on The Grand Tour has come to an end. The three men, who have been known for their love of cars and adventurous travels, have expressed their gratitude to their fans for their unwavering support throughout the years. In their final episode, they take one last road trip to Zimbabwe, where they each get to drive their dream cars: a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri 3-litre, and a Triumph Stag.

The emotional farewell has left many fans in tears, with some taking to social media to share their heartfelt goodbyes to the trio. One fan on Reddit wrote, "Honestly, props to the editing team. I went from spontaneous crying to cackling multiple times. Ended with a good sob." Another added, "The last 10 minutes of the show were REALLY REALLY hard," while a third echoed the sentiment, saying, "I sobbed the last 10 minutes as well! . . . There were multiple parts that I could feel the tears coming, but I just forced them back down. Those last 10 minutes though, it was like a tap was turned on!"

For many viewers, the end of The Grand Tour marks the end of an era, as the show has been a part of their lives since childhood or their teenage years. One fan shared on social media, "We've raised our kids watching Top Gear and The Grand Tour. Our daughter looked at us last night and said, 'I feel like I just lost part of my childhood.' And my husband and I both had tears in our eyes." Another emotional viewer wrote, "I literally just cried my eyes out. Those three were my childhood and teenage years, forever grateful."

But the trio chose not to end their time on the road in Zimbabwe. Instead, they decided to return to Kubu Island in Botswana, a place that holds a special place in their hearts and was featured in their Top Gear special back in 2007. As they drive through Zimbabwe, Clarkson reflects, "We were now on our final drive together, heading to our favourite place in the world." He adds, "We've travelled thousands and thousands and thousands of miles and had thousands and thousands and thousands of adventures. And we're going to end up right where we started."

The final episode also includes heartfelt messages from each presenter. Hammond says, "Never thought that what we do together would go on as it has. I was excited when I got the job way back, very excited. But I never dreamed it would grow into a career and life-defining adventure. And occasionally, a nearly career and life-ending adventure. I can't pretend it isn't going to be a wrench ending this, because it is."

May shares his thoughts on their 22-year partnership, saying, "22 years – more than a third of my life. This is going to hit me in quite small ways. I hope we brought you a little bit of happiness." The three presenters have been a part of each other's lives for over two decades, and their bond is evident as they embrace and reflect on their time together.

As they reach their final destination, the trio discovers the cars they drove during their 2007 special lying on the side of the road, which brings back a flood of memories. Clarkson becomes emotional as they approach the tree that was a part of their special, and the three men recreate the same scene from 17 years ago. As they look out at the landscape, the image briefly cuts to a near-identical shot from their younger years. It's a poignant moment that encapsulates the end of an era.

In their final scene, the trio drive off into the sunset together before their paths diverge, and the song "My Sweet Lord" by Beatles star George Harrison plays in the background. The credits feature a selection of images from their time filming, accompanied by voiceover clips from their previous adventures together.

Clarkson revealed on Instagram that he was hosting a watch party of the final episode on Friday at his new pub in Oxfordshire to mark the moment. The end of The Grand Tour may be bittersweet for fans, but the memories and adventures shared by Jeremy, Richard, and James will always be cherished. As they say goodbye to their beloved show, they have left a lasting impact on their viewers and have solidified their place in the hearts of their fans.

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