Jeremy Clarkson criticised the BBC on Sunday ahead of his final appearance on “Top Gear.” The presenter and right-wing caricature, who was pushed out of the show after allegedly assaulting producer Oisin Tymon, tweeted:
"Strange that BBC News is talking down the last Top Gear tonight. Do they not want big ratings for some reason?"
Richard Hammond, co-presenter on the long-running show, responded: “Oh, is it on? Always liked that."
James May did not engage in the badinage, instead tweeting that he would spend a “pleasant Sunday evening" listening to AC/DC.
Clarkson has already decried the final episode of the show in his column for The Sun. “BBC Two is screening an edition of Top Gear cobbled together from two films that were made before I was fired," he penned, adding: "One of them is quite good."
After the show was broadcast, Clarkson tweeted one final apology:
“Top Gear” is set to return next year with Chris Evans in the driving seat. A co-host has yet to be selected, with Evans suggesting it could be a fan of the show.
Possible 'Top Gear' Presenters
Guy Martin (01 of14)
Open Image ModalGuy Martin is another star whose name has been mentioned often in relation to the presenting roles.
Jodie Kidd (02 of14)
Open Image ModalJodie was spotted enjoying lunch with Jeremy Clarkson in the wake of his sacking - does she already have his blessing? (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Nick Knowles(03 of14)
Open Image ModalSuzi Perry(04 of14)
Open Image ModalSuzi's name has also come up often, during talk of a shortlist. (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
Philip Glenister (05 of14)
Open Image ModalThe actor's name has popped up often, and in May it was reported that he was in "advanced talks" with the BBC. (credit:Jon furniss/Invision/AP)
Will Mellor(06 of14)
Open Image ModalDavid Hasselhoff (07 of14)
Open Image ModalStephen Fry(08 of14)
Open Image ModalJames Blunt(09 of14)
Open Image ModalJames Blunt's also made the bookies' shortlist with odds of 12/1. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Dermot O'Leary(10 of14)
Open Image ModalDermot's left the 'X Factor' behind, and he's already on the Beeb's books thanks to his Radio 2 show. (credit:Stuart C. Wilson via Getty Images)
Jake Humphrey(11 of14)
Open Image ModalBT vision presenter Jake Humphrey is 8/1 to be a co-host. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Jamiroquai (12 of14)
Open Image ModalJamiroquai loves his cars - could he make the move to television? (credit:Sowetan via Getty Images)
Adrian Chiles (13 of14)
Open Image ModalWell... he's not doing much at the moment is he? (credit:Tristan Fewings via Getty Images)
Nigel Mansell(14 of14)
Open Image ModalWe reckon former Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell would be a perfect choice. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)