Jeremy Clarkson has today been sacked by the BBC after an internal investigation found he punched a Top Gear producer in the face with such force he had to go to A&E. The corporation's internal investigation concluded the star, 54, launched an 'unprovoked' 30-second attack on Oisin Tymon because he was offered a plate of cold cuts and not steak and chips.
Co-star James May has called the decision a 'tragedy' and said he, Clarkson and Richard Hammond 'come as a package', suggesting that all three are now likely to leave the BBC.
Lord Hall, the Director General of the BBC, said: 'It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that the BBC will not be renewing his contract. It is not a decision I have taken lightly. I have done so only after a very careful consideration of the facts and after personally meeting both Jeremy and Oisin Tymon'.
Lord Hall also said Mr Tymon was subject to 'sustained verbal abuse that no-one should have to endure' in a statement where he said Top Gear would go on without its main star.
The sacking is likely to spark a bidding war for Clarkson's services, with ITV, Sky and Netflix all said to be willing to pay him millions to present a motoring show for them. (Dailymail)
Co-star James May has called the decision a 'tragedy' and said he, Clarkson and Richard Hammond 'come as a package', suggesting that all three are now likely to leave the BBC.
Lord Hall, the Director General of the BBC, said: 'It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that the BBC will not be renewing his contract. It is not a decision I have taken lightly. I have done so only after a very careful consideration of the facts and after personally meeting both Jeremy and Oisin Tymon'.
Lord Hall also said Mr Tymon was subject to 'sustained verbal abuse that no-one should have to endure' in a statement where he said Top Gear would go on without its main star.
The sacking is likely to spark a bidding war for Clarkson's services, with ITV, Sky and Netflix all said to be willing to pay him millions to present a motoring show for them. (Dailymail)
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