The ‘Great British Bake Off’ host was previously tipped as one of the top contender’s for the job, however, she’s now revealed that she won’t be hosting the motoring show after all.
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Sue Perkins
Sue’s revelation, which came in reply to a now-deleted tweet from a fan, reads: “A. It is obviously IS against me and B. I am not. So rest assured!”
Since Jeremy Clarkson’s suspension, and subsequent sacking, the remaining episodes of the current ‘Top Gear’ series are yet to be produced, and there’s no word yet on when they’ll hit our screens.
There has been plenty of talk about who could replace the presenter and other rumoured candidates for the job include Jodie Kidd, Chris Evans and Dermot O’Leary, who recently made a timely ‘X Factor’ exit.
Jeremy’s suspension followed his now infamous “fracas” with a producer, and police recently stated that they will not be taking further action following the incident.
Who else could replace Jeremy? Check out the options below...
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If you want someone with outdated ideas about their country's military might and an odd desire to look as masculine as possible, the Russian leader would be a good one to go for.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.
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.
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.