[yllwwgn]

Well it's official now, as some suspected it would be:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32052736

Although yes his character was far from mundane or ordinary, it will be an interesting change to TOP GEAR - UK as whole regardless.

[M_Six]

Things are never as simple as they're reported, but punching someone because you weren't "provided" with hot food when you could easily afford to buy some yourself is a bit ridiculous.

Clarkson will make out on this deal anyway. Like they said, a bidding war for him is inevitable.

[yllwwgn]

I totally agree. Regardless of level of humor, talent, or market share for that matter, physically assaulting anyone is past "acceptable" behavior. I could really care less about Jeremy or his pockets lined with $.... lol. But I will certainly miss his crass, grumpy, and childish interactions with his partners

Here's hoping they fill his spot with another entertaining orangutan I can laugh at.

[fcman]

Originally Posted by yllwwgn

I totally agree. Regardless of level of humor, talent, or market share for that matter, physically assaulting anyone is past "acceptable" behavior. I could really care less about Jeremy or his pockets lined with $.... lol. But I will certainly miss his crass, grumpy, and childish interactions with his partners

Here's hoping they fill his spot with another entertaining orangutan I can laugh at.

I say good luck to them, signs point to the other two leaving as well. I dont see the show surviving without Clarkson, with all 3 of them missing it doesn't stand a chance.

[TXSTYLE]

As long as the show has "interesting and most wanted cars" to test and review, I'll tune in. Some of the banter was corny and annoying anyway.

[karussell]

its sad but at least we have clarkson island.

[FC4]

For HBO to pick them up seems like the only viable option.

[MiddleAgedAl]

Latest rumor I've heard is that Netflix is interesting in doing something with them.

I've also seen posted on many sites that the other 2 wont appear without Jeremy, so since they all have contracts that are up for renewal, chances are good that they will all go to Netflix, earn huge raises, and make a ton more money for Netflix, doing the same stuff as before (perhaps with a different name if the BBC owns the rights to that)

The earnings numbers that were thrown around for what that show put into the BBC's wallet are pretty huge, and with something like Netflix you have even further expanded your global reach and audience numbers. If Top Gear continues on the BBC with different presenters, I'd expect the ratings to be a sliver of what they were before.

I'm sure that time will show that the BBC will have failed at shielding the world from the blunt harshness that is Jeremy Clarkson, but they will have spectacularly succeeded at depriving themselves from millions of future revenue. I suppose as a public broadcaster they don't care amount money, they'll just tax people more to make up the difference.

[SLOWER]

I hope the three of them get back together on a show and fast.

[Asianoak]

I certainly was a fan of the show. However, I'm happy to see that the BBC stood up for what was right and didn't succumb to the demands of the general public and the all mighty bottom dollar.

Regardless of what additional details may or may not exist, based on the official BBC report, Clarkson was fully in the wrong and admitted to be. Subjecting any coworker or even a third party to that sort of verbal abuse not to mention the physical assault is despicable behavior and Clarkson should be held accountable for it. It's actually sad that he will most likely wind up coming out ahead financially in the end. All it will do is serve to reinforce to himself and others that that type of behavior is acceptable. The last thing we need is more entitled narcissists running around.

[grimlock]

Problem is he could dish but not take.
When you make fun of whole countries, especially ones in which your country has fought a war with and hundreds of people actually died (UK vs. Argentinia), then your own producer punks you (or not) with cold food instead of hot you punch him. If everybody he's made fun of follows the same logic he would be dead many times over.

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

As long as the show has "interesting and most wanted cars" to test and review, I'll tune in. Some of the banter was corny and annoying anyway.

I agree with you. I found the dialog on this show to be a bit annoying most times.

I know I'm in the minority here (which is normally the case) but I find myself rather watching Motor Week over Top Gear because while Motor Week only last a half hour, the cars in review were on camera the whole time whereas Top Gear lasts an hour, but the cars would only see about 25 minutes of camera time.

If I'm watching a TV show dedicated to testing and reviewing cars, I would like to see the actual cars... not three old men ribbing each other for half an hour.

My very humble opinion, of course.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by FC4

For HBO to pick them up seems like the only viable option.

HBO is a premium channel... they will lose a massive audience this way.

Netflix seems more viable. They could care less about advertising and have cash flow that is insane.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

I agree with you. I found the dialog on this show to be a bit annoying most times.

I know I'm in the minority here (which is normally the case) but I find myself rather watching Motor Week over Top Gear because while Motor Week only last a half hour, the cars in review were on camera the whole time whereas Top Gear lasts an hour, but the cars would only see about 25 minutes of camera time.

If I'm watching a TV show dedicated to testing and reviewing cars, I would like to see the actual cars... not three old men ribbing each other for half an hour.

My very humble opinion, of course.

Motorweek is "must see TV" as far as I'm concerned! Wish it ran one hour!

[gtron]

i hate to say it but i couldn't care less about this guy. who cares? he was a racist dick that treated ppl poorly and it finally caught up to him. the worst part is that he'll recover with more and be rewarded for his poor behavior.

in addition, i found his interviews on the show annoying and would often skip past them after the lap time was posted.

he also looks like a dork. haha

to be fair, i don't give a crap about any celebrity and find some peoples obsession with them strange.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by ASAP

HBO is a premium channel... they will lose a massive audience this way.

Netflix seems more viable. They could care less about advertising and have cash flow that is insane.

+1

The show has become so predicable and scripted over the years, no way HBO would pick this up. It would have to be a brand new show, new writers, new format, etc.

I agree, Netflix is the way to go.

[TXSTYLE]

I'll touch in gtron comments...

I'm ok with celebs per say. I can see the enamore with then obviously. Obsession though it's just stupid and lame. I've met several and they are humans too lol. But what gets me is how many folks like, enjoy and encourage "dicks, assholes, and douchesacks"?
Guess is just how I was raised and my own character. I treat and say to people what I want to be said and treated. If I don't have anything pleasant to say, I simply ignore and move on. Why be a Fuking asshole? Life is FAR to short...
If rather be admired than despised.

[twin fed]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

I agree with you. I found the dialog on this show to be a bit annoying most times.

I know I'm in the minority here (which is normally the case) but I find myself rather watching Motor Week over Top Gear because while Motor Week only last a half hour, the cars in review were on camera the whole time whereas Top Gear lasts an hour, but the cars would only see about 25 minutes of camera time.

If I'm watching a TV show dedicated to testing and reviewing cars, I would like to see the actual cars... not three old men ribbing each other for half an hour.

My very humble opinion, of course.

The main aspect of TopGear that made it so enjoyable not only to car enthusiasts but regular people (my wife) was Jeremy, Richard and James. The point of the show was not just about cars, but the interaction that the three hosts not only had with eachother but with those around them. The various trips that they took us on, brought us to places that most of us will never get to see in cars that we never get to drive. TopGear was more than just a show about cars, it was a show about enjoying the experiences and antics of the hosts. Plus you got to see some pretty famous people driving a reasonably priced car around a track.

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Motorweek is "must see TV" as far as I'm concerned! Wish it ran one hour!

Got that on the DVR every week.