Clarkson suspended from Top Gear, new episode postponed

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

Reliant Robin.

Or better still, this "car", and a rule that he has to permanently (for 3 months), always tow his "favorite" thing...

 

[WelshBloke]

Or better still, this "car", and a rule that he has to permanently (for 3 months), always tow his "favorite" thing...

:awe:

That's....

Actually I can't tell if it's amazing or terrible.

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

:awe:

That's....

Actually I can't tell if it's amazing or terrible.

The thing is, Jeremy Clarkson would probably find a way of really enjoying it. Like he did with the worlds tiniest car (Peel p50), here:

 

[jlee]

http://m.autoevolution.com/jeremy-clarkson-quits-top-gear-show-cancelled-for-good-93287.html

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

http://m.autoevolution.com/jeremy-clarkson-quits-top-gear-show-cancelled-for-good-93287.html

Can you back up your claim ?

The following says it is a "FALSE" story.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a25278/no-jeremy-clarkson-hasnt-quit-top-gear-yet/

 

[jlee]

It's not "my claim"... It's a news link. If it's false, then hurray

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

It's not "my claim"... It's a news link. If it's false, then hurray

I agree, it is not your claim.
It seems to be a fake story, so there is still plenty of hope.

 

[Fritzo]

I agree, it is not your claim.
It seems to be a fake story, so there is still plenty of hope.

It's appearing elsewhere as well. I'm scared

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/jeremy-clarkson-quits-top-gear-show-cancelled-for-good-93287.html

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

It's appearing elsewhere as well. I'm scared

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/jeremy-clarkson-quits-top-gear-show-cancelled-for-good-93287.html

What makes you think, that, that link is different, to this one:

http://m.autoevolution.com/jeremy-clarkson-quits-top-gear-show-cancelled-for-good-93287.html

 

[Harrod]

I wonder if this linkedin profile is really his?

I like the "I am (probably) a presenter on the BBC2 motoring show, Top Gear." on the page.

 

[jlee]

I wonder if this linkedin profile is really his?

I like the "I am (probably) a presenter on the BBC2 motoring show, Top Gear." on the page.

I searched LinkedIn and got this:

 

[DigDog]

i would totally support clarkson as PM.

 

[Railgun]

The sun is a tabloid, which is quoted as the source. Take it with a large grain of salt.

 

[MongGrel]

Maybe a suitable punishment, would be to insist that Jeremy Clarkson has to (Only) drive an entry level Lada, Fiat 500 (old, original one, with crazy, weak/noisy engine), or even an Austin Allegro, for the next 3 months.

+1000

Reliant Robin.

That might be too much torture, but would be even more appropriate.

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

+1000



That might be too much torture, but would be even more appropriate.

Or a Morris Marina (Austin Marina).

 

[RichUK]

Makes you wonder whether this was intentional, to move to a more lucrative deal with a different channel.

 

[Railgun]

Why? If his/their contract/s were all set to expire in April anyway, just do a few more shows until the end of the season and walk away. This doesn't do anything for that situation one way or another.

 

[Jimzz]

Why? If his/their contract/s were all set to expire in April anyway, just do a few more shows until the end of the season and walk away. This doesn't do anything for that situation one way or another.

I agree, this is playing out more like a PR stunt.

 

[RichUK]

Why? If his/their contract/s were all set to expire in April anyway, just do a few more shows until the end of the season and walk away. This doesn't do anything for that situation one way or another.

Depends what clauses are in the contract.

Why would Clarkson hand himself in when he's on a final warning?

Could even be a delay tactic for the Ferrari / Porsche / Mclaren race if timing is an issue given they are nearing the end of the season (though unlikely).

It's good to speculate

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Could even be a delay tactic for the Ferrari / Porsche / Mclaren race if timing is an issue given they are nearing the end of the season (though unlikely).

It's good to speculate

+1 for best tinfoil hat. I'm with you bro, this is one juicy farce. Or juicy fart. Either way.

 

[Fritzo]

+1 for best tinfoil hat. I'm with you bro, this is one juicy farce. Or juicy fart. Either way.

I think the big lug is just tired of dealing with producer and TV types of people and lashed out. Can you imagine how hard it is to have someone telling you what to say, how to act, and how to look 24/7?

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Can you imagine how hard it is to have someone telling you what to say, how to act, and how to look 24/7?

I have an ex so yeah

 

[exar333]

I think the big lug is just tired of dealing with producer and TV types of people and lashed out. Can you imagine how hard it is to have someone telling you what to say, how to act, and how to look 24/7?

This.....

Also take into account his 'Bosses' at BBC make much less than Clarkson (BBC 'CEO' director-general makes ~500,000GPB/year) so that might cause some to have a chip on their shoulder too. They have been on this case, allegedly for the past 1-2 years and makes me think the recent 'stunts' are just ways for him to get back at them. This was just the boiling point, probably. Unfortunately, sometimes we blow-up at someone who might not be the cause of our issues, but that's just what happens.

Top Gear has been Clarkson's show for a LONG time. I doubt this is all a PR thing to jump ship. He can portray a certain kind of man on the show, but that doesn't seem to be how we would want to go out on his own terms.

All conjecture, but hoping they work this out.

 

[maddogchen]

http://www.gtspirit.com/2015/03/18/remaining-top-gear-season-22-episodes-pinned-to-be-released/

"U.K. publication Driving reports that Top Gear producers are still editing already filmed segments of the remaining three episodes of Season 22. Driving has learnt from a source within the BBC that these episodes will be broadcast at some date regardless of the outcomes of the ongoing investigation. Alongside wrapping up editing of these episodes, it is also suggested that the crew at Top Gear is still pushing forward with its bonus episode featuring a comparison test between the McLaren P1, Porsche 918 Spyder and Ferrari LaFerrari."

 

[Vdubchaos]

People still watch Top Gear? Really?

This is not a car enthusiast show, it's simply family entertainment......circled around cars.