Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'

[E90SLAM]

Wow!!! Wonder what did he argue with BBC!

Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended by the BBC "following a fracas" with a producer.

The corporation said the 54-year-old presenter had been suspended "pending an investigation".

"No one else has been suspended. Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday," it said.

Clarkson was given what he called his "final warning" last May after claims he used a racist word while filming the popular BBC motoring show.

At the time, he said the BBC had told him he would be sacked if he made "one more offensive remark, anywhere, at any time".

The BBC gave no further details on the current incident involving Clarkson, and said it would not be making any further statements at this time.

Clarkson's representatives have yet to reply to requests for a comment.

The presenter himself has remained silent, however last month he tweeted a post saying a "new presenter for Top Gear" was wanted.

"Applicant should be old, badly dressed and pedantic but capable of getting to work on time," he said.

Top Gear
This weekend's episode of Top Gear was set to feature Clarkson - who has fronted the show since 2002 - along with regular co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May at a classic track day.

Former footballer and pundit Gary Lineker was also to appear as the "star in a reasonably priced car".

Lineker has now tweeted, writing: "I don't think I'm ever meant to appear on Top Gear!"

'Strong character'
Former Top Gear presenter Chris Goffey told BBC Radio 5 live while discussions on the programme sometimes became heated when he worked on the show, "it must have been something fairly serious behind the scenes to warrant his immediate suspension.

"I can't think what the hell's gone on, but there you go. When you've got a very strong character who likes things his own way, if somebody stands up to him, there's going to be a row."

Clarkson has courted controversy on several occasions during his time hosting Top Gear.

Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond in the Top Gear Burma special
Top Gear was censured by Ofcom for using a "racial" term in its Burma special programme
The show's executive producer, Andy Wilman, described last year as "an annus horribilis" for the programme.

It followed an incident in Argentina where the presenters and crew were forced to flee the country after trouble erupted over a number plate reading H982 FLK - which some suggested referred to the Falklands conflict of 1982.

Last year the show was also censured by Ofcom for breaching broadcasting rules after Clarkson used a derogatory word for Asian people during its Burma special programme.

TV critic Toby Earle told the BBC he was not surprised a Clarkson's suspension. "This incident is the one that's really forced management to take action," he said.

"Part of the show's appeal, to many viewers, has been it's sort of edginess and the fact that it's rough around the edges - in some ways takes no prisoners.

"But of course there is a very delicate line to tread with that, and it has crossed that line I feel."

But the TV Times' Mary Evans said she did not think it was the end of the road for the presenter: "He is what he is, like him or loathe him.

"He knows who he is and he knows what he wants to say. Top Gear obviously existed before him, and it wasn't the phenomenon that it is now. So obviously it has something to do with his personal charisma and his fanbase.

"I can't see this will be it for Clarkson, I really can't. But I think he's probably slightly overdue a slap on the wrist," she told the BBC.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainmen...lflow_facebook

[Whostheboss]

I used to like this guy but after i heard he was racist, i lost respect for him.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by Whostheboss

I used to like this guy but after i heard he was racist, i lost respect for him.

Isn't basing an opinion on no factual evidence the very definition of prejudice?

Here's the video in question where he very clearly says "Eenie meenie miney moe cuhnuhnuhnuhbuh his toe". Definite racist...

[ASBSECU E93]

...and how does one go about applying for his job..?

[kyleb350]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Isn't basing an opinion on no factual evidence the very definition of prejudice?

Here's the video in question where he very clearly says "Eenie meenie miney moe cuhnuhnuhnuhbuh his toe". Definite racist...

Catch a tiger by his toe? Can't tell if sarcastic.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by kyleb350

Catch a tiger by his toe? Can't tell if sarcastic.

Incredibly sarcastic. I read about that incident in the newspaper and was shocked so I went home to listen to what was actually said... I just shook my head. People are soooo desperate to make something racist for headlines that they'll interpret incoherent mumbling as "racist". Our society is doomed if we keep this shit up.

[V1.47fan]

He's 54!! He looks much older than that.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

He's 54!! He looks much older than that.

Yeah he's a rough 54. My wife commented the other day about his terrible teeth lol.

[BMW F22]

Hmmm. Clarkson has always been the type of guy that speaks his mind and can be a bit hard headed, but I don't think he really is racist. Interesting article.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Yeah he's a rough 54. My wife commented the other day about his terrible teeth lol.

He's British. Terrible teeth go with the accent.

Oops, was that culturally insensitive?

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by M_Six

He's British. Terrible teeth go with the accent.

Oops, was that culturally insensitive?

Meh... people around the globe thinks we're all fat cowboys so I guess it goes both ways.

[smithf80]

I don't think it's the end of the line for him. Top Gear without Clarkson would be like NCIS without Gibbs imo.

I'm more crazy about E90SLAM's 61,198 posts




EDIT: Oh look tagging isn't working... again.... shocking...

[E90SLAM]

Now we find out exactly what went down with the "fracas" that got Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson suspended from the show: he apparently aimed a punch at a producer. Also, more of this season's episodes have been postponed.

Radio Times reports Clarkson threw a punch at a male producer during an altercation last week. The alleged fight was only reported to the BBC yesterday. There's no indication who the producer was at the moment, though that term is a wide umbrella on Top Gear.

In addition, while the BBC already confirmed this Sunday's episode has been postponed, Radio Times has learned the remaining two episodes of the season will also be postponed until an investigation into the matter is completed.

http://jalopnik.com/jeremy-clarkson-...epi-1690624321

[WreckerX5d]

Was it just this past episode where he said something "offensive"? I didn't catch a single thing that was a racist comment. Something was a little close to the N word, but it wasn't the word, just sounded similar.

EDIT: Just saw the post above mine.

[hellrotm]

Well he tried to punch a producer. Maybe the producer deserved it, who knows.

Fact is Jeremy is not replaceable. The producer is, so get rid of the producer.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Well he tried to punch a producer. Maybe the producer deserved it, who knows.

Fact is Jeremy is not replaceable. The producer is, so get rid of the producer.

This x1000000

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Well he tried to punch a producer. Maybe the producer deserved it, who knows.

Fact is Jeremy is not replaceable. The producer is, so get rid of the producer.

I find it hard to believe that they can't find another buffoon who can spew the same garbage.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

I find it hard to believe that they can't find another buffoon who can spew the same garbage.

That's what E!s Fashion Police thought as well when they put Kathy Griffin in Joan River's seat and it's been a disaster, am I right girls????????

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

That's what E!s Fashion Police thought as well when they put Kathy Griffin in Joan River's seat and it's been a disaster, am I right girls????????

Nice shout out to Rivers

...many of the great shows lose traction when a loved cast member is "excused"...

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

That's what E!s Fashion Police thought as well when they put Kathy Griffin in Joan River's seat and it's been a disaster, am I right girls????????

I'll take your word for it, i'm not familiar with that show.

[954Stealth]

Just in: the last couple episodes of season 22 are cancelled.
Thanks Jeremy

[enfield]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

I find it hard to believe that they can't find another buffoon who can spew the same garbage.

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

That's what E!s Fashion Police thought as well when they put Kathy Griffin in Joan River's seat and it's been a disaster, am I right girls????????

Don't forget what happened to 2.5 men after they fired Charlie Sheen.