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21st May 2015

Jeremy Clarkson Reveals How He REALLY Feels About His Top Gear Dismissal

"There are some dreadful people at the BBC"

Megan Cassidy

Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out about his recent Top Gear dismissal, saying: “It was my own silly fault. I can’t complain.” 

The 55-year-old returned to the BBC for the first time since his departure to speak on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10:  (L-R) Presenterts Jeremy Clarkson and James May attend  the Top Gear Live photo call ahead of the start of the Acer Arena live show tomorrow night, at Campbell's Cove on February 10, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mike Flokis/Getty Images)
Jeremy hosted Top Gear for 27 years.

Clarkson told the radio host: “It was very sudden. It was very sad. There are some dreadful people at the BBC but some incredibly talented people. I thank them.”

He also touched on how much he loved the showsaying: “It was very much my baby.

“I worked on it all through the night and paid attention to it. You do feel there is a big hole which needs to be filled.”

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21:  Jeremy Clarkson records for the Chris Evans Show at The BBC on May 21, 2015 in London, England.  (Photo by SAV/GC Images)
Jeremy told Chris he has “no idea” about future plans. 

When asked about future plans, Jeremy admitted that he had “absolutely no idea” however he did hint that he may return for one last lap of the Top Gear track.

Earlier this year Jeremy was axed from the show he co-hosted since 1988 after a verbal altercation with producer Oisin Tymon reportedly turned physical.