Holy hell…if you thought the Kurt Busch saga was a winner for the ages, you haven’t seen a thing yet. From putting the word “fracas” into common use to the sincere threat that Top Gear will be shut down and the fan reactions, this one takes the cake. Ever since Jeremy Clarkson took a drunken swing at producer Oisin Tymon because there wasn’t a steak waiting for him at a remote filming location, it’s been one strange story after another. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been happening:
1. The BBC took a ratings nosedive after yanking Top Gear episodes.
On a regular airing, Top Gear draws about five million viewers. After the incident, the BBC shelved the remaining episodes and in place, ran a piece on the Royal Air Force Red Arrows flight team. Care to hazard a guess as to the change in viewership? Only 1.3 million viewers tuned to watch, which constitutes less than six percent of the total viewership. It’s been enough to cause the BBC to reconsider shelving the remaining episodes of season 22. What hasn’t been released, however, is just how many complaints the BBC has received since the suspension. Currently an online petition to reinstate Clarkson has garnered nearly a million signatures, and there is the big question lingering in the air: could the BBC recover if it loses Top Gear’s fans? Many would like to see the show sacked, or worse, Zoe Williams’ view of an “eco-feminist Top Gear”.
2. Tymon doesn’t want Clarkson sacked or Top Gear cancelled.
Yes, it’s true, Tymon doesn’t seem to be harboring any real ill will against Clarkson for the attack. According to the Mirror, he claims that Hammond and May were the only witnesses to the incident and were instrumental in stopping the attack. He only wants Clarkson to attend anger management counseling, wants to return to working at Top Gear, and believes that they could work in a professional relationship again. The only request he really has is for the BBC to not “whitewash” what happened and for the truth to be presented openly. He has indicated that if he feels that the BBC is attempting to cover things up that he might press charges.
Meanwhile, the BBC is still conducting the investigation that was launched after Clarkson reported himself to superiors. It’s not known yet when the findings will be made public, but expect uproar regardless of the decision…if Jeremy stays, there will be cries of favoritism and “cash rules” lobbed against the BBC. If he goes, the fan base will go rabid. As it is, Top Gear’s news stream has been constantly plagued with “Bring Back Clarkson” theme replies on every post, and you can see that theme continue around the internet.
Kinda sounds like a spoiled little kid? Because a steak wasn’t waiting for him? Really? Now I don’t find him as entertaining and funny as I used to.
It’s in his contract, and it’s not even that ridiculous. Some bands In their dressing room want skittles separated by color in individual bowls. And many other more ridiculous clauses. They work hard to get where they are, they’re legally bound to their end and they want to receive what they fought for. Can’t say it’s fighting words, the article says he was drunk. But worse has happened over less.
Jeremy…take the time off to get your teeth fixed like the “Hamster” did. You’re grin would better with big “beaver teeth” (minus the red chopper).
Better yet . Hows about you taking some time off … growing a pair and start acting like a man rather than some whiny baby little ten year old girl !
Colorado – douchebag
you should follow
your own advice !!!!
jesus h Christ pot calling the kettle black? I’d pay a thousand bucks to have a deckchair and a six pack of beer to watch you say that to his face. He’s smacked out a few dickheads in the past and you’d be the most overdue person for a smack in the mouth I’ve even had the misfortune to come into contact with….
The reason a lot of bands put those things in there is to see if the show producers are reading them. If they see the wrong color skittles when they get to the gig then they know to check out the real important stuff they requested with regards to sound equipment and such.
Sounds like the attackee is pretty realistic about the situation. It they kill Top Gear, he loses his job as well as everyone else around him. If the two guys can work this situation out between themselves, I don’t see why this has to be turned into the circus that it has been. However, this can only make the remaining 3 shows of their season MUCH better in the ratings- if that is possible.
There are a lot of aspects to this story that most don’t think about, just saying I can see many different angles and views. A long day of shooting, maybe 16-18 hrs. and being used to and expecting certain things at day end and then someone who didn’t see it the same way or is trying to save on the budget didn’t do things normally done, could be may reasons not being released even maybe that’s how that person might get a bonus by saving on the budget and cutting corners. Don’t have the answers. Could be Clarkson is ready to go to SKY who some have mentioned has been trying to coax him over there for a while. Could be many different things adding up to the events in question. Either way I like the show, not the US version of it though. They have in depth viewing of cars that I other wise would never get to see and have segments that are funny and entertaining. If BBC decides to discontinue Top Gear they will definitely feel the viewers displeasure.
Its obvious he has an ego. Part of his appeal, Cowtow, bring him back!
His real persona is what you see on the program.
He is no different than the spoiled US top 1%.
#1 4.1 Million viewers lost by not airing the new Top Gear episode this week
#2 An estimated $6.5 billion in revenue lost should the BBC cancel Top Gear or dump Jezza
#3 All celebrities are egomaniacal @$&holes … but all producers are wankers as well … so deal with it both BBC as well as the politically correct weenies out there
#4 (bleep) Zoe Williams and her estrogen infused opinions . When she\’s pulling in the fans and bringing down the money like Clarkson does … then she can have a voice . Till then …. (bleep] the little wench
#5 Once again in the words of Bernard – Henri Levy [ after the Charlie Hebdo attacks ]
\” Better too much satire and sarcasm than too much fascism and political correctness .. Political correctness being nothing more than a a subtle form of fascism \”
#6 And yeah … lets see any one of you here on BS deal with 16 -18 days on set or in a studio doing the same thing over and over again till it finally makes the grade and then see what kind of mood you\’re in when dinners not on time [ What ? Y\’all think its easy ? Guess again boys … its more damn work in a day than most of you put in in a 40 hour work week … guaranteed ]
#7 Jezzas completely different than the 1% of the wealthy Mr Klunkerz refers to . He\’s a celebrity … on point 24/7 .. with his life constantly under the microscope .. and due to his chosen profession … theres not a damn thing he can do about it … so yeah … the man has an attitude . Trust me son . We ALL do when it comes to the morons we have to work with and the general public going out of their way to interfere in our daily lives
#8 Top Gear is the BBC BBC -America and BBC Worldwides NUMBER ONE TV show … with Clarkson being their #1 celebrity … so in light of that …
…. I\’ll still place odds and a fair amount of money in light of what the BBC has to lose should Jezza be removed or Top Gear get canned …
This is all just a very elaborate and well planned publicity stunt intent on raising Top Gears numbers even further
so in the first post you put up Clarkson needs to man up and not be a whiney little bitch…..then in your second post none of us here on BS would be able to put up with his workload? Its one thing when you have your bullshit opinions and stick to them, but I don’t think you could have done a bigger backflip if you tried. And as for nobody on BS could cope with his schedule….speak for yourself, idiot. You don’t know what people on here do in their lives , how long they work or what they put up with. As usual, you’re just all mouth and generalisations. Such a wanker…..
I think its clear that CK is a sad little man trying to compensate for something he is lacking. It’s the only way he can ‘prove’ himself a man.
Going forward, I think that it is best to ignore this Idiot-Asshat. Me thinks he does it just to see who he can piss off.
Never argue with Stupid. It’s just not worth the trouble. All it does is bring you down to his level. His level being equal to a 12 year old.
GROW UP PEOPLE!
You really need to tell the story behind the hit…. what I want to know is what the hell Tyson was doing in the story at all. The argument Clarkson had was with the hotel, its manager and their lack of hot food – seriously, from here in Seattle it looks like Tyson stuck his nose in where it didn’t belong and got his lip bloodied for it.
And seriously, what kind of Motel 6-type establishment doesn’t have hot food at 9 pm? the only real story here is don’t stay at that hotel.
Is there anywhere that has the situation in detail? The guy flipping out over dinner and nothing else seems a bit unlikely.
I really couldn’t care less if Clarkson is a whiney liitle bitch, they put on a good show even though its on the wrong side of the pond!
BRING BACK CLARKSON / TOP GEAR!!!!!!!
Clarkson fights back with furious attack on his BBC bosses: He brings in lawyers over Savile comparison by ‘senior TV executive’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2999715/Clarkson-fights-furious-attack-BBC-bosses-brings-lawyers-Savile-comparison-senior-TV-source.html#ixzz3UlAqQeq0
Everyone has failed to mention clarkson was royally drunk at the time havent you ever done anything stupid when drunk ??? Did you lose your job over it ??
Are we sure Mr. Clarkson wasn’t suffering from PTSD and possibly thought he was looking at Pierce Morgan when it was actually Mr. Tymon? Because, if that’s the case, I’m Okay with it……Obviously I feel bad for Mr. Tymon and I think, at the very least, he should get an apology from Mr. Clarkson and a chance to smack Pierce Morgan. That would make me feel better were I in Mr. Tymon’s shoes…….
18 hours a day!
I honestly didn’t know it took that long to make Top Gear!
Most of the above is bang on – but now his future seems in doubt surely it’s time now for Jezza to take over running this country and to see cyclists made to pay road tax and ride in the most ridiculous drag outfits possible!
And as for the rest…..
Don’t get me started!
The world is as screwed up as all of the opinions of this event and aftermath would suggest.. He’s a man, he got pissed, right or wrong is none of anyone’s business, and took a swing, apparently. So what? That should have ended it right there, and for the most part, none of us should have heard of it. I remember when men were men. I am one. I don’t care what other’s opinions are of me, neither did guys like the Allison brothers and Cal Yarborough when they repeatedly when mixing it up.
What a sad world we live in, when savages are roaming around the middle east slaughtering people, while they infioltrate the civilized world, and this has a bunch of car guy’s panties in a wad. Pathetic.
I appologize for the mis-spellings. Usually I’m better at that here since I know the Bangshift guys are too cheap to give us an edit option to correct that stuff. Still tired from traveling the last few days.