Clarkson suspended from Top Gear
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Jonathan Ross got booted off the beeb and was just as big when ITV nabbed him.. JC wont be out of a job long...even Hamster and May's contracts are up soon, so chances of them being on another channel is high.
Always liked top gear but it did end being more about them than cars..and even the cars they did review were ones most of us can only dream of owning.
If they do all jump ship, then hopefully the program will be aimed more at affordable cars...and not ones for overpaid footballers.
Always liked top gear but it did end being more about them than cars..and even the cars they did review were ones most of us can only dream of owning.
If they do all jump ship, then hopefully the program will be aimed more at affordable cars...and not ones for overpaid footballers.
DanProsser
Padawan
I can't believe that hundreds of thousands of people signed an online petition to let him keep his job. He verbally abused (potentially racially) somebody for half an hour before physically attacking him and sending him to the hospital. If this occurred in your workplace would you want that violent thug fired?
Even the statement sent out by the director general is ridiculous. Saying that he really regrets loosing Clarkson, wants to thank him for his talent and contribution to the BBC. He just beat somebody up! Get rid of him!
And now the poor producer who was attacked is getting sent threats from people who blame him!
Clarkson will carry on through, rumour is that Netflicks really want him and the rest of the Top Gear presenters and that the BBC wants Chris Evans to replace Clarkson as presenter on Top Gear. Who in the world wants more of Chris Evans?
Even the statement sent out by the director general is ridiculous. Saying that he really regrets loosing Clarkson, wants to thank him for his talent and contribution to the BBC. He just beat somebody up! Get rid of him!
And now the poor producer who was attacked is getting sent threats from people who blame him!
Clarkson will carry on through, rumour is that Netflicks really want him and the rest of the Top Gear presenters and that the BBC wants Chris Evans to replace Clarkson as presenter on Top Gear. Who in the world wants more of Chris Evans?
I agree, once you punch some one you have to go. Simple as.
I just think it's a shame as I liked Top Gear as a show. It had been going downhill for a few years but it's still about the ONLY thing on BBC I watch. I never liked reality TV, and any programme with "celebrity" in the title is an instant turn off. I've no interest in watching people cook, dance, (try to) sing etc. and as a heterosexual male, I have even less interest in period dramas. That leaves Top Gear.
Sums it up very well. I can see the new Top Gear being as popular as a sex tape featuring Susan Boyle! (Easy Todd, it doesn't actually exist, I hope!)
I just think it's a shame as I liked Top Gear as a show. It had been going downhill for a few years but it's still about the ONLY thing on BBC I watch. I never liked reality TV, and any programme with "celebrity" in the title is an instant turn off. I've no interest in watching people cook, dance, (try to) sing etc. and as a heterosexual male, I have even less interest in period dramas. That leaves Top Gear.
DanProsser said:
Sums it up very well. I can see the new Top Gear being as popular as a sex tape featuring Susan Boyle! (Easy Todd, it doesn't actually exist, I hope!)
Chris Evans?!?!? Really... 
I was hoping they'd really shake it up and start from scratch, Evans is too close to the bunch before him, bit knobby, too much money and too big an opinion/ego.
I reckon a good mix of presenters and weekly segments would be:
- Guy Martin; possibly covering vintage motoring and maybe a series long restoration job.
- Jodie Kidd (if they can get her off Channel5); covering motor sport in general; something missing in motorsport coverage generally as F1 gets all the coverage IMO.
- Steve Coogan; covering all other motoring aspects including actual reviews!
They'd make a good bunch for the Top Gear specials and they'd still be funny but eminently less stupid!
Who would everyone else choose and how would you rework the brand?
I was hoping they'd really shake it up and start from scratch, Evans is too close to the bunch before him, bit knobby, too much money and too big an opinion/ego.
I reckon a good mix of presenters and weekly segments would be:
- Guy Martin; possibly covering vintage motoring and maybe a series long restoration job.
- Jodie Kidd (if they can get her off Channel5); covering motor sport in general; something missing in motorsport coverage generally as F1 gets all the coverage IMO.
- Steve Coogan; covering all other motoring aspects including actual reviews!
They'd make a good bunch for the Top Gear specials and they'd still be funny but eminently less stupid!
Who would everyone else choose and how would you rework the brand?
Steve Cougan is the only name I've heard that makes me think "yeah, that could be ok."
I don't like Jody Kidd, I just find her annoying.
Part of the attraction of TG was the interaction between the hosts, they were pretty much three boys/mates pissing about. I'm not sure that would work if you add in a female presenter. I don't mean that in a sexist way, just that we all know we say certain things to our mates that we wouldn't say (or would tone down) in female company. Either way it will take time for the new host(s) to get used to each other. I suspect a lot of people will boycott the new TG in protest at Clarkson getting booted out, or simply cos they know it will never be as good. Actually, probably quite similar to how we feel about the prequels
I don't like Jody Kidd, I just find her annoying.
Part of the attraction of TG was the interaction between the hosts, they were pretty much three boys/mates pissing about. I'm not sure that would work if you add in a female presenter. I don't mean that in a sexist way, just that we all know we say certain things to our mates that we wouldn't say (or would tone down) in female company. Either way it will take time for the new host(s) to get used to each other. I suspect a lot of people will boycott the new TG in protest at Clarkson getting booted out, or simply cos they know it will never be as good. Actually, probably quite similar to how we feel about the prequels
Stormtrooper37
Sith Lord
Couldn't give a **** who presents it, I'm interested in the CARS not the overpaid presenters :!:
Dark Sith Lord
Grand Master
Looks like the live shows will be fulfilled http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32137424
