# Top Gear S.22: Clarkson Fired -\> Amazon -\> The Grand Tour \[Nov 18th\] **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 14, 2015, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461 "2015-01-14T11:50:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/101 "2015-03-25T07:37:56Z")
It sucks but he really put the BBC in a jam. He punched a coworker while being on his final notice. No matter how valuable an employee you are I can’t think of any large company that could sweep that under the rug. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/102 "2015-03-25T07:49:16Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > It sucks but he really put the BBC in a jam. He punched a coworker while being on his final notice. No matter how valuable an employee you are I can’t think of any large company that could sweep that under the rug. You mean like how things work in the real world? How many actors, musicians, and athletes have gotten away with all kinds of actual crimes with a slap on the wrist by the court systems not even a company which will actual see financial loss. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/103 "2015-03-25T07:54:04Z")
yeah would have been better to let him finish out the last 3 shows. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/104 "2015-03-25T08:00:47Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > You mean like how things work in the real world? > > How many actors, musicians, and athletes have gotten away with all kinds of actual crimes with a slap on the wrist by the court systems not even a company which will actual see financial loss. I suppose that speaks to the integrity of the BBC. It definitely sucks but when you give someone a ‘final notice’ and he still goes against you it would show incredible weakness to not follow through. I support their decision due to the circumstances, but I really hope the trio sticks together and makes a new show with another network. That way we have 2 good shows to watch. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/105 "2015-03-25T08:02:19Z")
I have a feeling we will all be watching whatever car show he does next. Considering how long it was between seasons, we may not really be losing too much. It would be a pretty cool move for him to start a new show, with the unresolved P1 LaFerrari 918 showdown. X… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/106 "2015-03-25T08:17:49Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > You mean like how things work in the real world? > > How many actors, musicians, and athletes have gotten away with all kinds of actual crimes with a slap on the wrist by the court systems not even a company which will actual see financial loss. Court != Employer. TV personalities get fired constantly for doing FAR less than Clarkson has gotten away with over the years. He really didn’t leave the BBC a choice this time, especially after all the shit they got in with the Jimmy Savile coverup. - - - Updated - - - Tony Hall’s statement: [http://transmission.blogs.topgear.com/2015/03/25/bbc-releases-statement-on-clarkson/](http://transmission.blogs.topgear.com/2015/03/25/bbc-releases-statement-on-clarkson/) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/107 "2015-03-25T08:18:42Z")
Who else has had a successful career that long with one of the most popular shows on TV that got fired? ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/108 "2015-03-25T08:20:45Z")
Martha Stewart? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/109 "2015-03-25T08:24:40Z")
Charlie Sheen? Paula Dean? And neither one of them physically assaulted a coworker. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/110 "2015-03-25T08:27:24Z")
You’re really going to make me pull stats and revenue lol ---
**Author:** ![superfan99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@superfan99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/superfan99)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/111 "2015-03-25T08:32:24Z")
> **[Top Gear Hosts James May And Richard Hammond React To Clarkson Firing](https://jalopnik.com/top-gear-hosts-james-may-and-richard-hammond-react-to-c-1693566118)** > > With the firing of Jeremy Clarkson, the main host and driving creative force behind Top Gear, it’s a bit unclear as to the future of both the show and co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond. Both co-hosts are, however, now being forced to weigh in. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/112 "2015-03-25T08:39:07Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > You’re really going to make me pull stats and revenue lol Save the time and just show me another TV personality with as many warnings as Clarkson who physically assaulted a coworker and still has their job. I love Top Gear, and have every single episode and special, but I can see how the BBC didn’t really have a choice. May and Hammond initial reactions: > **[Top Gear Hosts James May And Richard Hammond React To Clarkson Firing](https://jalopnik.com/top-gear-hosts-james-may-and-richard-hammond-react-to-c-1693566118)** > > With the firing of Jeremy Clarkson, the main host and driving creative force behind Top Gear, it’s a bit unclear as to the future of both the show and co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond. Both co-hosts are, however, now being forced to weigh in. ---
**Author:** ![Quatts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/2bfe46/32.png) [@Quatts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quatts)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/113 "2015-03-25T09:45:43Z")
Just lol at BBC. But Im hearing Netflix could be a landing spot as a new show for the 3 of them ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/114 "2015-03-25T09:55:36Z")
Like James more or less said, it has to be the three of them. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/115 "2015-03-25T10:14:54Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > I suppose that speaks to the integrity of the BBC. It definitely sucks but when you give someone a ‘final notice’ and he still goes against you it would show incredible weakness to not follow through. > > I support their decision due to the circumstances, but I really hope the trio sticks together and makes a new show with another network. That way we have 2 good shows to watch. :tup: This, exactly. It was obviously more than just a minor scuffle. The guy went to the hospital for treatment. And I know that people often over-react and go to the ER, but I think it indicates that it was at least somewhat serious of a punch/fight/whatever. It’s unfortunate, but this is how these situations SHOULD be treated. I know the real world is what it is, these things usually get swept under the rug, but that doesn’t make it right. He’s paid handsomely and has one of the best jobs in the world, he should have just shut up and done his job. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/116 "2015-03-25T10:21:23Z")
It shows the decline of the USA, we would be happy if it were only a couple punches thrown. lol Our controversy is always way bigger here. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/117 "2015-03-25T11:19:24Z")
Netflix is an interesting option considering Top Gear brings the BBC 50 million dollars. Netflix spends about $100 million on a season of House of Cards while a season of Top Gear costs the BBC around 7 million. Seems like a no-brainer until you think about the fact that Top Gear is watched in 212 territories, many of which Netflix doesn’t exist. Netflix can’t hope for anywhere near those profits if they can’t broadcast to the people. This is why I’m still expecting to see it pop up on ITV. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/118 "2015-03-25T11:32:14Z")
THEY SPEND 100 MILLION PER SEASON OF HOUSE OF CARDS?!?!?!?!? ![http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/holy-rollins.gif](http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/holy-rollins.gif) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/119 "2015-03-25T11:36:17Z")
Sorry, $50 million per season of House of Cards. Read too fast and missed the part that the $100 million was for 2 seasons. > **[The Economics of Netflix's $100 Million New Show](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/02/economics-netflixs-100-million-new-show/318706/)** > > With Netflix's foray into original, high quality programming today, the streaming TV network wants to turn into the HBO of Internet TV, but can Netflix afford it? Point still holds true though, Netflix could afford Top Gear, just not sure what chance they have of getting anything like Top Gears 50 million a year in profits when they couldn’t reach nearly as many countries. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2015, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461/120 "2015-03-25T11:51:24Z")
Well, do you think he’d go somewhere with the same or more restrictions than the BBC? He has said in the past that you can’t do Top Gear on a network that relies on commercials for revenue. (Ford sponsors the show, the hosts are then pressured to give positive reviews of Ford vehicles, etc.) So rule out any network with commercials and what’s left? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-gear-s-22-clarkson-fired-amazon-the-grand-tour-nov-18th/271461.md?page=7)