Top Gear's Final Jeremy Clarkson Shows Will Attract Record Viewing Figures, Bookies Predict As BBC Confirms Screenings

Bookies Make Some Dramatic Predictions About Clarkson's Final Top Gear Shows
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There's no such thing as bad publicity, we are always being told, and the adage would appear to ring true for Jeremy Clarkson at least, with news that his last recorded shows for 'Top Gear' WILL be shown by the BBC this summer, following his dismissal over an altercation with a producer.

Not only that, but bookies are predicting these final chances to see Clarkson centre stage with regular acolytes Richard Hammond and James May will attract record viewing figures for the show, and they're also offering odds on the release of a commemorative collector's edition DVD.

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For example, Paddy Power is currently offering odds of 5/1 that the last show will attract the highest viewing figures ever for the show, which was rebooted into its current form back in 2002. The show makes enormous sums for the BBC, with it being sold to 170 countries and attracting worldwide weekly audiences of approximately 350 million.

Still no word on who the BBC will pick to fill Clarkson's dad-jeans on the show, with current favourites including Dermot O'Leary, Philip Glenister, Jodie Kidd and Guy Martin, ahead of Chris Evans and Sue Perkins - who recently retreated from Twitter, following unpleasant trolling over speculation that she would join the show.

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If you want someone with outdated ideas about their country's military might and an odd desire to look as masculine as possible, the Russian leader would be a good one to go for.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.