***Top Gear: Season 22***

[The Paleontologist]

And on that bombshell.......

[Morpheus]

Steups.....

[brickman]

De fork boi jeremy boi!!!!!!

[DVSTT]

^^^

What!?! Can't be frigging serious.


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So much for the race.....

[Rory Phoulorie]

UPDATE: The Mirror has ID'd the producer that was on the receiving end of Clarkson's ire, saying the star "snapped" when a meal wasn't ready after a day of shooting. . .

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture ... cancelled/

[Morpheus]

Oh well.....

[S_2NR]

And this season was going good too...lol

[brickman]

Thousands of signatures in support of jeremy but it's in the BBC's court,might have to pay off the producer too. Will be interesting to see how it plays out but hopefully we get back our show somehow.

[DVSTT]

Thousands of signatures in support of jeremy but it's in the BBC's court,might have to pay off the producer too. Will be interesting to see how it plays out but hopefully we get back our show somehow.

I'm vex they cancelled the season though

[SRASC]

Also there is the fact that Richard and James' contract expire at the end of next month and I expect Jeremy's as well. Some say (no pun intended) that Jeremy may quit the BBC regardless of what the outcome of their investigation into this incident is. So unfortunately Top Gear's future as a whole not looking too good at this point.

Had they continued the season it would be the first time that either of the 3 would have been absent since 2003. Even Jeremy criticized that decision of basically "punishing the viewers"

[16 cycles]

that program is a cash cow for BBC

1. Earnings winner: The program is one the BBC's most powerful global brands. British media estimate that Top Gear makes £150 million ($225.8 million) in revenue for the broadcaster's commercial arm BBC Worldwide.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/11/media/t ... -clarkson/

unless they have a succession plan to enact....BBC might stand to lose millions...

[~Vēġó~]

I've been so disturbed.....what the hell shall I look forward to now....

[brickman]

Missing my top gear today..... 1 sad

[SRASC]

Sucks the week after a Top Gear season is over, sucks even more to know an episode was to be airing all now but isn't.

[Morpheus]

Real anti-climax ex. Steups

[DVSTT]

I've been so disturbed.....what the hell shall I look forward to now....

Doctor who?

[SRASC]

Despite its cancellation, the BBC is allegedly planning on airing all remaining Top Gear episodes, along with an additional episode featuring the McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder shootout.

According to Driving.co.uk and their sources, the BBC is determined to capitalize on all remaining episodes and walk away with their heads held high - which is basically their only option since last Sunday's Royal Air Force aerobatics documentary didn't even come close to getting the ratings of an average TG episode.

As for us, or fans in general, it's important to remember that this is a money making industry just like any other. If there's even the slightest chance of things working out for the best and for the BBC to bring back not just Hammond and May, but Clarkson as well, rest assured it will be exhausted.

However if the BBC manages to get Hammond and May and start an all-new Top Gear (perhaps a new format, another host we've yet to hear about), it might turn out to be the best move for them.

And before you say that it wouldn't be the same without Clarkson, try to remember that despite his wits and humor, what makes TG truly great is the way in which they film their segments and the way the episodes are scripted. To think there's nobody in the world who can come in and do what he did isn't a very rational way to looking at things.

As for the hybrid hypercar showdown, we're really (really, really!) hoping they put all that together. We don't even care who's hosting.

[DVSTT]

Despite its cancellation, the BBC is allegedly planning on airing all remaining Top Gear episodes, along with an additional episode featuring the McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder shootout.

According to Driving.co.uk and their sources, the BBC is determined to capitalize on all remaining episodes and walk away with their heads held high - which is basically their only option since last Sunday's Royal Air Force aerobatics documentary didn't even come close to getting the ratings of an average TG episode.

As for us, or fans in general, it's important to remember that this is a money making industry just like any other. If there's even the slightest chance of things working out for the best and for the BBC to bring back not just Hammond and May, but Clarkson as well, rest assured it will be exhausted.

However if the BBC manages to get Hammond and May and start an all-new Top Gear (perhaps a new format, another host we've yet to hear about), it might turn out to be the best move for them.

And before you say that it wouldn't be the same without Clarkson, try to remember that despite his wits and humor, what makes TG truly great is the way in which they film their segments and the way the episodes are scripted. To think there's nobody in the world who can come in and do what he did isn't a very rational way to looking at things.

As for the hybrid hypercar showdown, we're really (really, really!) hoping they put all that together. We don't even care who's hosting.

Sigh

[SRASC]

Top Gear could have continued while Jeremy Clarkson was suspended – but James May and Richard Hammond refused to do the show without him.

A BBC executive revealed ­discussions were held about putting out the final few episodes with mainly recorded segments and the two co-stars filming the studio parts.

But the source said: “They didn’t want to do it without Jeremy so the talks didn’t get off the ground.

“There is a feeling that it is all of them or none of them.”

Clarkson is suspended while an investigation is held into his bust-up with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon, who was left with a split-lip after the presenter laid into him about the lack of a hot meal in the Yorkshire hotel where they were staying.


The ­controversial host’s fate lies with BBC Director General Tony Hall and not head of TV Danny Cohen as was previously suggested.

And the insider accused certain figures of pressurising Cohen to wrap up the probe.

The source added: “We must play ­everything with a straight bat but it is very frustrating while Clarkson’s friends continue to pour pressure on the BBC.

“Danny is getting on with his job as best he can but it is not easy.

“Our priority has to be the person who has allegedly been attacked but we are between a rock and a hard place in all of this.

“There is no way everyone is going to be happy whatever is decided.”

Clarkson, 54, and 36-year-old Oisin have both given their accounts of the incident to investigation chief Ken MacQuarrie, head of BBC Scotland.

Both are thought to have had lawyers present.

Mr MacQuarrie will also speak to witnesses.

Clarkson’s spokesman refused to comment on the claims and Oisin did not respond.

[DVSTT]

Top Gear could have continued while Jeremy Clarkson was suspended – but James May and Richard Hammond refused to do the show without him.

A BBC executive revealed ­discussions were held about putting out the final few episodes with mainly recorded segments and the two co-stars filming the studio parts.

But the source said: “They didn’t want to do it without Jeremy so the talks didn’t get off the ground.

“There is a feeling that it is all of them or none of them.”

Clarkson is suspended while an investigation is held into his bust-up with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon, who was left with a split-lip after the presenter laid into him about the lack of a hot meal in the Yorkshire hotel where they were staying.


The ­controversial host’s fate lies with BBC Director General Tony Hall and not head of TV Danny Cohen as was previously suggested.

And the insider accused certain figures of pressurising Cohen to wrap up the probe.

The source added: “We must play ­everything with a straight bat but it is very frustrating while Clarkson’s friends continue to pour pressure on the BBC.

“Danny is getting on with his job as best he can but it is not easy.

“Our priority has to be the person who has allegedly been attacked but we are between a rock and a hard place in all of this.

“There is no way everyone is going to be happy whatever is decided.”

Clarkson, 54, and 36-year-old Oisin have both given their accounts of the incident to investigation chief Ken MacQuarrie, head of BBC Scotland.

Both are thought to have had lawyers present.

Mr MacQuarrie will also speak to witnesses.

Clarkson’s spokesman refused to comment on the claims and Oisin did not respond.

Still nothing.....

[SRASC]

Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson will be sacked by the BBC tomorrow after an internal investigation found him guilty of attacking a producer.

The 54-year-old was already on a final warning when he got into a ‘fracas’ with producer Oisin Tymon, after a day of filming in Yorkshire. According to The Telegraph:

It is understood a report into the so-called ‘fracas’ at a North Yorkshire hotel, concluded that [the] presenter spent 20 minutes verbally abusing producer Oisin Tymon, before launching a 30 second physical assault on him.
The article goes on to say that, despite removing Clarkson from the show, the BBC will carry on broadcasting Top Gear on BBC Two, with ‘well-placed sources’ claiming Chris Evans is favourite to replace him.

The announcement is expected to be made in a statement by Lord Hall, Director General of the BBC, tomorrow. In the statement, it is understood Hall will defend Clarkson’s controversial style, but will state he was left with ‘no choice’ but to sack the presenter after it was concluded ‘he attacked a junior member of staff’.

[DVSTT]

Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson will be sacked by the BBC tomorrow after an internal investigation found him guilty of attacking a producer.

The 54-year-old was already on a final warning when he got into a ‘fracas’ with producer Oisin Tymon, after a day of filming in Yorkshire. According to The Telegraph:

It is understood a report into the so-called ‘fracas’ at a North Yorkshire hotel, concluded that [the] presenter spent 20 minutes verbally abusing producer Oisin Tymon, before launching a 30 second physical assault on him.
The article goes on to say that, despite removing Clarkson from the show, the BBC will carry on broadcasting Top Gear on BBC Two, with ‘well-placed sources’ claiming Chris Evans is favourite to replace him.

The announcement is expected to be made in a statement by Lord Hall, Director General of the BBC, tomorrow. In the statement, it is understood Hall will defend Clarkson’s controversial style, but will state he was left with ‘no choice’ but to sack the presenter after it was concluded ‘he attacked a junior member of staff’.

RIP top gear. Let's hope America top gear can step up.

[Morpheus]

Steups. Bess they cancel the show and return it after a few years.

As of the new host. It will come like watching TG Australia or something...

[ru$$ell]

sad

[SUNNYB310GUY]

Stupes no more top gear now...that sucks!! Just have to watch reruns now i guess...sad

[Rory Phoulorie]

. . .The article goes on to say that, despite removing Clarkson from the show, the BBC will carry on broadcasting Top Gear on BBC Two, with ‘well-placed sources’ claiming Chris Evans is favourite to replace him. . .

Go Captain America!

[DVSTT]

The end of the world is near

[16 cycles]

Chris Evans responds to rumours about Top Gear job

25 March 2015 Last updated at 10:20 GMT

Chris Evans has refuted suggestions that he is being lined up to replace Jeremy Clarkson as a Top Gear presenter saying he "doesn't know if the post is available yet".

Clarkson was suspended from the BBC Two show on 10 March, following an alleged altercation with producer Oisin Tymon.

Speaking after his Radio 2 show, Evans insisted that the current presenters are "the best they could be".

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32046547

[src1983]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/world/uk-bbc-jeremy-clarkson/index.html

I hope CNN make a mistake here

[SRASC]

Breaking News

Jeremy Clarkson's contract will not be renewed after a physical altercation with a producer, the BBC's director general Tony Hall has said.

Lord Hall said he had "not taken this decision lightly" and recognised it would "divide opinion".
However, he added "a line has been crossed" and he "cannot condone what has happened on this occasion".

Clarkson was suspended on 10 March, following what was called a "fracas" with Oisin Tymon in a Yorkshire hotel.

The row was said to have occurred because no hot food was provided for him following a day's filming.
An internal investigation began last week, led by Ken MacQuarrie, the director of BBC Scotland.
Mr Tymon did not file a formal complaint and it is understood Clarkson reported himself to BBC bosses.
After that, the BBC's director of television, Danny Cohen, felt he had no choice but to suspend the presenter pending an investigation.

The decision caused an outpouring of support from Top Gear fans, with more than a million people signing an online petition to reinstate him.

Jeremy Clarkson took a slightly dull and failing car programme and turned it in to the biggest factual TV show in the World.

But this sacking has nothing to do with style, opinions, popularity - or even his language on the show.
It's about what stars are allowed to get away with off screen, a topic that's been top of the agenda for the BBC in recent months.

The corporation has had to overhaul all of its policies and attitudes towards bullying and harassment, and a long verbal tirade and a physical assault would have crossed the line for any member of staff.

Clarkson may be popular with the audience, and the BBC really did not want to lose him, but this was a star who admitted he was on his final warning and a corporation that was under intense scrutiny over what its top talent can and cannot get away with.

Writing in his column in the Sun newspaper earlier this month, Clarkson had appeared to hint he was close to quitting, calling himself a "dinosaur" and adding: "These big imposing creatures have no place in a world which has moved on."

It is expected that Top Gear, one of BBC Two's most popular programmes, will continue without Clarkson, who will now become the subject of a bidding war by other broadcasters.

The magazine show is one of the BBC's biggest properties, with overseas sales worth an estimated £50m a year for the corporation's commercial arm, BBC Worldwide.

Whether Clarkson's co-presenters James May and Richard Hammond will remain with the show has yet to be confirmed.

All three had their contracts up for renewal this year.

Meanwhile, one of Clarkson's potential replacements, Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, has rubbished press speculation that he was to join the show.

"Not only is it not true, it's absolute nonsense," he told his listeners on Wednesday morning.

"From what I've seen on Twitter and various social media, there's a 50/50 split approximately as to whether me being involved in the show is a good idea.

"In TV or radio, if you get a 50/50 love/hate reaction that usually equals massive hit. I used to work for [ratings body] Barb and knock on people's doors and this was the rule of thumb.

"However, I'm in the no camp. So regardless of whether it would be a hit, I'm voting a no for myself on that show, so that's never going happen.

"And that's the end of that."

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Lord Hall's statement concludes: "The BBC must now look to renew Top Gear for 2016. This will be a big challenge and there is no point in pretending otherwise."