[Razzy]

Last update is that TG has been canceled. I won't even bother posting links because none of it is verified and all the news websites copy and paste from one another anyways.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by Razzy

Last update is that TG has been canceled.

The remaining episodes of season 22 have been cancelled. But anything further has not happened. You are reporting old news.

If Top Gear gets cancelled for good. All three will be relieved of their contracts and will be free to go anywhere. Great news actually, BBC can go shove it.

I still don't believe BBC will throw away their biggest money maker. Top Gear is a global brand. If they think Top Gear can continue without(James, Jeremy, Richard), then BBC execs have lost their mind.

[Golden Arrow]

Originally Posted by Razzy

Last update is that TG has been canceled. I won't even bother posting links because none of it is verified and all the news websites copy and paste from one another anyways.

Please post a link to a site claiming he no longer works for the BBC. I'm interested to see this.

If you're talking about TG being canceled for the rest of the season, that's old news.

[Golden Arrow]

Originally Posted by wisesoul

I am not at all surprised or feel a sense of loss because of this. You punch a coworker, you should get fired. Period. Been a TG watcher the past decade but you cross the line when you physically harm someone. JC is no exception

The BBC pays him over 3,000,000 pounds a year to present on Top Gear. If they think he's worth that much, they'll make an exception to keep him.

[Golden Arrow]

James May thinks we're making too much of this, and the fracas was over dinner.

[bunnn]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

The remaining episodes of season 22 have been cancelled. But anything further has not happened. You are reporting old news.

If Top Gear gets cancelled for good. All three will be relieved of their contracts and will be free to go anywhere. Great news actually, BBC can go shove it.

I still don't believe BBC will throw away their biggest money maker. Top Gear is a global brand. If they think Top Gear can continue without(James, Jeremy, Richard), then BBC execs have lost their mind.

I actually thought the same thing until I looked up the composition of BBC revenue, 75% of their revenue are from licensing fee that is pretty much mandatory as long as you have a TV. This would barely make a dent to them.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by bunnn

I actually thought the same thing until I looked up the composition of BBC revenue, 75% of their revenue are from licensing fee that is pretty much mandatory as long as you have a TV. This would barely make a dent to them.

As far as tv franchises they produce, it pulls in the most money by far. It is watched by over 350 million viewers across the globe. The show rakes over £50m a year between the tv show, books, magazines, dvds, live shows, and merchandise. Top Gear isn't just a tv show, it is global brand.

If BBC thinks they can continue the show success without JC, then go for it. But fact is the show will die off without him.

[bunnn]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

As far as tv franchises they produce, it pulls in the most money by far. It is watched by over 350 million viewers across the globe. The show rakes over £50m a year between the tv show, books, magazines, dvds, live shows, and merchandise. Top Gear isn't just a tv show, it is global brand.

If BBC thinks they can continue the show success without JC, then go for it. But fact is the show will die off without him.

I don't disagree with what you're saying, but in the grand scheme of it, that's just 1% of their yearly revenue. Don't get me wrong it's still a money maker, I'm just pointing out, financially, it doesn't seem as big of a hit as many believe it to be.

[954Stealth]

He should go work with that MotorTrend TV guy that shouts everything.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by bunnn

I don't disagree with what you're saying, but in the grand scheme of it, that's just 1% of their yearly revenue. Don't get me wrong it's still a money maker, I'm just pointing out, financially, it doesn't seem as big of a hit as many believe it to be.

In the grand scheme of things, financially probably not. But they must care about the television division some what, because over 50% of BBC's yearly expenditures are on television. Next closest is radio, which is only 13%. I would be very surprised if they just killed off the Top Gear brand cold turkey, it is such a ratings juggernaut. They have got to be afraid of JC and company moving to a competitor. You know JC would use every chance on a new show to poke fun at the BBC.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Mach1er

We'll see if this is finally the last straw... But really, in what other job can you punch a coworker and get away with it?

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

Football..

[ptack]

We may never get a definitive account of what happened at that dinner so it's speculation, but there is the possibility that if Clarkson really did act egregiously he might not get another chance anytime soon. Remember the recent BBC scandals about pediophile TV hosts. You can bet the BBC is now pretty sensitive about the behavior of all their stars. Some might think that hitting a producer wouldn't be that big a deal, but I bet 30 years ago some people though a lavicious Jimmy Saville wasn't all that big a deal either. Hopefully the matter will get cleared up and the show will go on (somewhere), but if Clarkson was violent without real provocation or lame excuse (i.e. he was drunk), he could be off the air for a long time.

[Aashenfox]

Originally Posted by Aashenfox

He's had enough and he doesn't give a shit.

I should comment on all current affairs...

He wrote: "Nature made a mistake when it invented the dinosaur. It was too big, too violent… All the dinosaurs died and now, years later, no-one mourns their passing. These big, imposing creatures have no place in a world which has moved on."...

..."Discussing the online petition calling for the BBC to reinstate him – which has attracted more than 900,000 signatures – Clarkson added: "You can start as many campaigns as you like and call on the support of politicians from all sides, but the day must come when you have to wave goodbye to the big monsters, and move on. We lose one animal and get another. The world turns."....

Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jeremy-clar...s-life-1491998

Gotta feel sorry for Tymon. lol.

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

As far as tv franchises they produce, it pulls in the most money by far. It is watched by over 350 million viewers across the globe. The show rakes over £50m a year between the tv show, books, magazines, dvds, live shows, and merchandise. Top Gear isn't just a tv show, it is global brand.

If BBC thinks they can continue the show success without JC, then go for it. But fact is the show will die off without him.

I dont believe that for a moment. How come not even half a percent of the 350 million viewers signed the petition to have jc and the show back?
That tells me TG 's following is more hype, like most stuff british.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

I dont believe that for a moment. How come not even half a percent of the 350 million viewers signed the petition to have jc and the show back?
That tells me TG 's following is more hype, like most stuff british.

I love the show but didn't sign it because I know stupid petitions mean absolutely nothing. Perhaps the majority of the TG viewers are also so enlightened?

[skypx]

Originally Posted by KASM3

Looks like he got into a fight with an exec and got suspended. Exec probably had the Lexus RCF and Jeremy clocked him!

[Mayuri Krab]

Originally Posted by Jonniefive

I'm off to Australia I think

If you like getting fined for doing 5km/h over the speed limit on the freeway or get your car impounded under the hoon laws for 'excessive acceleration'...

Come right aboard.

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I love the show but didn't sign it because I know stupid petitions mean absolutely nothing. Perhaps the majority of the TG viewers are also so enlightened?

I doubt it, I'm glad that dumb show is cancelled for now.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

I doubt it, I'm glad that dumb show is cancelled for now.

For a guy on the internet, you're borderline insufferable.

[KingOfJericho]

It's just exhausting...

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

For a guy on the internet, you're borderline insufferable.

I know, i'm too extreme for being happy that a buffoon and shock jock who punched a co-worker for getting him a sandwich for dinner, show is cancelled.

[V1.47fan]

How can anyone with a bit of humanity defend this buffoon?

from the Mirror

The outspoken presenter, who was due to film scenes nearby, is said to have called Oisin a “lazy Irish c***” before punching him and *splitting his lip.

Oisin, 36, was treated at A&E, but is understood to have “no interest” in filing assault claims against his boss or speaking to the press.