Jeremy Clarkson fired

[Trevinator]

I just found out that he was fired from top gear for hitting a producer. I agree 100% that it was wrong and that he should be punished somehow, but firing him also punishes all the viewers that are not going to watch the show anymore. maybe fine him or take away his wages for a time, but don't fire him and make the viewers suffer.

don't get me wrong, Hammond and May are really funny and make the show good too, but it just wont be the same without Clarkson. I will more than likely stop watching it if they even continue the show.

that was actually the only show that I watched on the BBC. I wonder how much they're going to lose out on with this decision?

 

[mitdr774]

not fired, just won't be having his contract renewed. Their contract is up at the end of the month.

 

[ahtoxa]

I'm surprised that this topic hasn't come up here at all until this post. Maybe I missed it. On some auto forums, such as the TCL, this has caused pages and pages of [heated] discussions.

 

[CheapFuneral]

The shows will likely end because of it. I think he's the Funniest of the 3 and the main character. I think they should take him thru legal or civil recourse and allow him to do the show.

Also it said unprovoked, but really? U don't think this guy did something to deserve this? I'd like to hear both sides of the story.


**** you auto correct!

 

[Lazza]

I wonder if Clarkson has the draw to move what is essentially his show to another channel (ITV, cable) in the UK or even try to make it in America?


_Larry

 

[ahtoxa]

I wonder if Clarkson has the draw to move what is essentially his show to another channel (ITV, cable) in the UK or even try to make it in America?


_Larry

Top Gear US already exists, although they don't really get the same fame. Good guys, but they are fading in comparison.

Yes, Clarkson absolutely has the gravity to pull the show away from BBC, barring any legal restrictions. It couldn't be exactly the same, of course, but in essence it would be.

Heck, it was nearly a million people that signed the petition to reinstate him while he was suspended. 10x more that will actually watch the show.

 

[Natesriv]

the show is nothing without the 3 of them (the US version just didn't seem real)...

Wherever the 3 of them go and do a car show the numbers will follow.

 

[Scot]

that was actually the only show that I watched on the BBC. I wonder how much they're going to lose out on with this decision?

Zero.

Zip.

Zilch.

The BBC gets its money through tax revenue, not ad sponsorship.

 

[hammrdwn510]

Zero.

Zip.

Zilch.

The BBC gets its money through tax revenue, not ad sponsorship.

^troof^

teh bbc is like teh pbs of Ingland and stuff.... but with better shows

 

[5.0]

Also it said unprovoked, but really? U don't think this guy did something to deserve this? I'd like to hear both sides of the story.


**** you auto correct!

According to rumors in the press, the producer brought Jeremy a steak dinner that was cold, and Clarkson stood up and punched him.

Don't get me wrong I like Clarkson, but nobody needs the pre madonna attitude.

 

[ahtoxa]

According to rumors in the press, the producer brought Jeremy a steak dinner that was cold, and Clarkson stood up and punched him.

Don't get me wrong I like Clarkson, but nobody needs the pre madonna attitude.

Accounts probably vary, but the sources I've read on this over the last week indicated that all 3 hosts came back to the location drunk. It was late at night, and no hot food was served. Clarkson throws a fit over lack of hot food and punches the producer. Then, the establishment manager himself cooks Clarkson a steak.

Clarkson's got a humongous ego - that's widely known. Still, he's entertaining to watch.

To be honest, if I had Clarkson's net worth I'd just retire and continue publishing printed articles, which he's been doing for other publications.

 

[CheapFuneral]

Accounts probably vary, but the sources I've read on this over the last week indicated that all 3 hosts came back to the location drunk. It was late at night, and no hot food was served. Clarkson throws a fit over lack of hot food and punches the producer. Then, the establishment manager himself cooks Clarkson a steak.



Clarkson's got a humongous ego - that's widely known. Still, he's entertaining to watch.



To be honest, if I had Clarkson's net worth I'd just retire and continue publishing printed articles, which he's been doing for other publications.

I had not heard the details, thanks.

If I was him I would have punched him in the face too! Cold steak? Wtf? (Sarcasm)

He would be excellent at voice overs!


**** you auto correct!

 

[Maddmatts]

I was hoping Hammond and May would wrap up the current series. The teaser in the first episode implied a lot of great content that wasn't shown before the incident happened.

I wouldn't be surprised if this was the last series anyways. These guys (to me at least) looked worn out and ready to retire.

Jalopnik offered Clarkson a position as a automotive journalist with the full freedom to be himself.

 

[mitdr774]

Top Gear will continue with new presenters. Its been on since some time in the 70's if im not mistaken. I watched a few of the previous presenter and just couldnt get into it that much. These guys as a package worked quite well.

 

[ChrisJ]

^troof^

teh bbc is like teh pbs of Ingland and stuff.... but with better shows

Trying to figure out if this is intentional or not.
It's so bad I have to think it must be, but at the same time....

 

[KPM]

He should just start his own new show. Overdrive