Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by tyrantcf

Notice I said "to be"

I thought the same thing too, but many other articles are springing up saying the same thing. I hope to hell they're all wrong

And I fixed my OP.

All speculation and not a single source, not even an "a BBC insider says"

Bullshit spreads like wildfire these days and clickbait is king as readers go to blogs instead of reputable reporters with integrity.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/23/tech/s...ripple-effect/

http://time.com/3479254/ebola-social-media/

Edit: And "to be" does not imply an alternative as the article clearly did with the word "expected".

[tyrantcf]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

All speculation and not a single source, not even an "a BBC insider says"

Bullshit spreads like wildfire these days and clickbait is king as readers go to blogs instead of reputable reporters with integrity.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/23/tech/s...ripple-effect/

http://time.com/3479254/ebola-social-media/

Edit: And "to be" does not imply an alternative as the article clearly did with the word "expected".

Easy now. We're going to find out for sure tomorrow either way.

I posted a link for people to read on their own.

Also, reporter with integrity working for a major outlet? Please.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by tyrantcf

Also, reporter with integrity working for a major outlet? Please.

I'm not so foolish as to imply such a thing.

[N_A]

Welps....

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...r-contract-bbc

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by N_A

Welps....

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...r-contract-bbc

He really left them no choice.

[Ammonia]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

All speculation and not a single source, not even an "a BBC insider says"

Bullshit spreads like wildfire these days and clickbait is king as readers go to blogs instead of reputable reporters with integrity.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/23/tech/s...ripple-effect/

http://time.com/3479254/ebola-social-media/

Edit: And "to be" does not imply an alternative as the article clearly did with the word "expected".

Time to eat your words?

[Joakim3]

Couldn't say I was surprised... still a shame

Time to get a TG sticker to honor the show for what it was

[jdmblood]

There goes the only good television show about cars...

[tyrantcf]

Here's to hoping Netflix picks him up along with Hammond and may for a new show!

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Ammonia

Time to eat your words?

Not really, definition of sacked:

sack
sak/
verb
past tense: sacked; past participle: sacked
1.
informal
dismiss from employment.
"any official found to be involved would be sacked on the spot"
synonyms:dismiss, discharge, lay off, let go, terminate, get rid of;

From the BBC press release that every article is based on:

It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that the BBC will not be renewing his contract.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/sta...n-dg-statement

Bit of a difference imo and it leaves the opportunity for them to finish the season and leave on good terms. Also from the press release linked above:

I have asked Kim Shillinglaw to look at how best we might take this forward over the coming months. I have also asked her to look at how we put out the last programmes in the current series.

[REAV3R]

This also leaves it open for them to change their mind!

[DarkSunrise]

Top Gear was a great show and JC a great host, but I'm quite impressed at BBC for sticking to their principles and not taking the more lucrative path.

[Ammonia]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Not really, definition of sacked:



From the BBC press release that every article is based on:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/sta...n-dg-statement

Bit of a difference imo and it leaves the opportunity for them to finish the season and leave on good terms. Also from the press release linked above:

So you think Jeremy Clarkson is finishing the season?

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Ammonia

So you think Jeremy Clarkson is finishing the season?

They've got the pre-taped stuff done and BBC is officially trying to figure out how to air it (see my previous comment and source) so yes, Jeremy Clarkson will likely be featured in at least one future Top Gear broadcast.

And as I read the press release, he's still under contract which is set to expire this month, unless there's a specific date, he's still a BBC employee for 6 days by my book, not to mention that he would likely be very willing to sign a one-off deal to complete the season on his terms, with good feels and ratings all around, even the assaulted producer seems to be apologetic about the situation. Although he shouldn't be, most people do jail time for assault, Clarkson's just losing a tv show, boo-hoo.

Edit: Not to mention the BBC is likely highly motivated ($$$) to fulfill all the international broadcasting contracts, I'm not sure how strict they are but 80% of completion in most businesses is no better than 0% completion, the repercussions will be hefty.