Jeremy Clarkson Defends 'Top Gear' Producer Oisin Tymon: 'Me Being Sacked Is Not His Fault'

Clarkson Springs To Abused Producer's Defence
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Sacked ‘Top Gear’ presenter Jeremy Clarkson has urged his fans to leave BBC producer Oisin Tymon alone.

On Wednesday afternoon, it was confirmed that Jeremy would not be returning to the BBC motoring show, after physically and verbally attacking Oisin, who has worked on the motoring show for almost a decade.

Since then, some of his more *ahem* passionate fans have taken it upon themselves to send the producer - who was the victim of what has been described as an “unprovoked” 30-second attack - a barrage of abuse online, which Jeremy has now condemned.

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Although he has so far kept schtum about being fired by the BBC, one thing Jeremy did have to say to reporters, who pursued him while he was out for a leisurely bike ride, was: “I wish people would leave Ois alone, because none of this is his fault.”

Earlier this week, reports suggested that Jeremy’s next foray into television probably won’t be on Sky, when a source claimed that the broadcasters are “not interested” in signing up the controversial TV personality.

Meanwhile, following reports that he could be about to face a police probe over the incident, it has now been announcing that Oisin will not be pressing charges against the presenter, with his lawyer confirming on Friday: "Quite simply, Mr Tymon just wishes to return now to the job at the BBC he loves, as soon as possible. Further, the BBC have, in his view, taken action with a view to addressing the issues at hand. Mr Tymon agrees with the BBC's stated view that all parties should now be allowed to move on, so far as possible."

Who Could Replace Jeremy Clarkson On 'Top Gear'?
Katie Hopkins(01 of11)
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If you're looking for someone who doesn't mind being purposefully offensive, look no further than Katie Hopkins. The controversy magnet hits the headlines more often than all the Top Gear stars put together, normally because she's offended someone/a large group of people.
Nigel Farage(02 of11)
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You've suspended a pint-loving smoker who has his head stuck in the 1940s? Why not employ someone exactly the same person?Nigel Farage has virtually the same political views as Clarkson, so he'd probably be a good fit.
Vladimir Putin(03 of11)
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If you want someone with outdated ideas about their country's military might and an odd desire to look as masculine as possible, the Russian leader would be a good one to go for. Although he probably won't be free any time soon, he's probably going to be running the Kremlin until he dies.
Piers Morgan(04 of11)
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If you've ever seen one of Piers' epic Twitter spats with Clarkson, you'll know he's remarkably similar in many ways. The same fashion sense, a similarly punchable face, and all the rest of it.
Angela Rippon(05 of11)
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She did so well presenting it in 1977, why not bring her back?
John Inverdale(06 of11)
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Who better to take over from Clarkson's controversy-laden style than the man who brought us "rose-c***ed spectacles"?
Dapper Laughs(07 of11)
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Here's someone as offensive and widely hated as Clarkson, who'll undoubtedly make the same kind of unpleasant jokes just because he thinks they're funny. If maximum offensiveness is what you're going for, snap up the world's least funny comedian ASAP.
Chris Evans(08 of11)
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Chris Evans has been rumoured to be one of the next in line to host the car show, so it might be the right move.
Alan Partridge(09 of11)
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The veteran radio host's alter ego Steve Coogan is quite the petrol-head, having appeared on the show several times. But wouldn't it be great for the man from Norwich to take you around the Top Gear track whining about "POWERRRR" is his trademark nasal voice?
Kanye West(10 of11)
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Potentially the only ego bigger than Clarkson's.
Mr Blobby(11 of11)
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He'd certainly be more coherent than Clarkson at times. He's probably also a bit skinnier and a better driver.