- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson to be fired today
Posted on 3/25/15 at 12:11 am
Posted on 3/25/15 at 12:11 am
LINK
quote:
It is understood a report into the so-called ‘fracas’ at a North Yorkshire hotel, concluded that presenter spent 20 minutes verbally abusing producer Oisin Tymon, before launching a 30 second physical assault on him. The outburst came after Clarkson, who is one of the BBC’s best paid stars, was informed he could not have steak and chips after a day’s filming because the hotel where they were staying had stop serving hot food.
11
Posted on 3/25/15 at 12:13 am to DragginFly
I like Clarkson, but what a twat to flip out over a meal like this.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 1:10 am to DragginFly
For the love of God somebody pay him to do the US Top Gear. Clarkson is one of the best TV personalities of our generation.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 2:30 am to MC5601
The internet buzz is that Netflix is looking at picking him up to do a car show not named Top Gear. No idea if it's just idiots talking or there's something to it.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 2:48 am to DragginFly
Clarkson is great, but I think he has a history of ruffling feathers, so this must've been the final straw.
Too bad. I'm not even much of a car guy and I love Top Gear.
Too bad. I'm not even much of a car guy and I love Top Gear.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 4:58 am to DragginFly
Apparently Clarkson still hasn't heard anything yet. Although with the BBC, I'm sure they have plenty of leaks and people willing to speak out.
quote:
Jeremy Clarkson @JeremyClarkson · 3m 3 minutes ago
Just to keep everyone up to date, I haven't heard a thing.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 5:38 am to DragginFly
If Clarkson goes, I wonder if the group goes. Pretty sure Hammond and May went on record saying they would not film without Clarkson...
Netflix picking the three of them up would be sweet. Someone on Reddit mentioned production value might suffer, which it could, but Chris Harris and Matt Farrah have done okay with their respective /Drive series - and thats YouTube.
Netflix picking the three of them up would be sweet. Someone on Reddit mentioned production value might suffer, which it could, but Chris Harris and Matt Farrah have done okay with their respective /Drive series - and thats YouTube.
This post was edited on 3/25/15 at 5:39 am
Posted on 3/25/15 at 6:42 am to jordan21210
fricking sucks.... Hopefully Hammond and May continue with their refusal to film without him and they all get together for a show on a different network.
The on screen chemistry of the trio is what makes the show so damn enjoyable.
The on screen chemistry of the trio is what makes the show so damn enjoyable.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 8:43 am to Lsut81
Top Gear is my favorite thing to watch all day on Sundays to avoid NFL this is not acceptable.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 8:57 am to CXSteve
quote:
Top Gear is my favorite thing to watch all day on Sundays to avoid NFL
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:19 am to DragginFly
It's official. BBC underestimated his importance.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:21 am to jordan21210
The show was better with low budgets. They need to get back to doing more cheap car challenges. I love seeing the new supercars but miss the early season feel.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:22 am to jordan21210
quote:
Chris Harris and Matt Farrah have done okay with their respective /Drive series - and thats YouTube.
They have actually been picked up by NBCSN for a second season. This time with all original programming, not re-edited youtube footage. This is going to be way better than Top Gear US. LINK
It doesn't matter if Clarkson is gone from the BBC. Fans will follow him wherever he goes.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:25 am to Nado Jenkins83
quote:
They need to get back to doing more cheap car challenges.
These were always the best episodes, anyway.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:39 am to crispyUGA
Who is going to roll over Reliant Robins for my entertainment now?
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:48 am to DragginFly
BBC Link
eta: I'm concerned about what happens to The Stig
quote:I hope that there's more to the story that "no hot food" prima donna shite
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.
It found that Mr Tymon took himself to hospital after he was subject to an "unprovoked physical and verbal attack".
eta: I'm concerned about what happens to The Stig
This post was edited on 3/25/15 at 9:51 am
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:55 am to Nado Jenkins83
quote:
They need to get back to doing more cheap car challenges.
Definitely. The show is at its best not when its about cars, but when it is an absurd travelogue. They'll get picked up by someone else, and they can go back to driving cars across third world nations.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 9:56 am to yankeeundercover
frick this bullshite.
No way Hammond and May return without Jeremy. Top Gear is dead.
This must be like how it felt when The Beatles broke up.
No way Hammond and May return without Jeremy. Top Gear is dead.
This must be like how it felt when The Beatles broke up.
This post was edited on 3/25/15 at 9:57 am
Posted on 3/25/15 at 10:01 am to yankeeundercover
I seriously doubt this was the first run in he had with the producer. I don't condone his actions but I am sure there is more to the story
With that said,
With that said,
Posted on 3/25/15 at 10:02 am to Bluefin
I find Jezza entertaining but the BBC did the right thing here if the allegations are true.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News