
James May and Richard Hammond's Top Gear TV contracts have expired – but will they re-sign without Jeremy Clarkson?
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC Top Gear contracts for both James May and Richard Hammond expire today, which could see the pair exit the show should they choose not to re-sign. May has hinted that his days at Top Gear were over last week, stating he often thought about the day the show would come to an end and that he looked forward to getting back to a normal life – before adding that he thought those days had already arrived. It has been reported that Jeremy Clarkson, whose contract was not renewed by the BBC following the ‘fracas’ that left producer Oisin Tymon in A&E, could be reunited with his co-presenters for the Top Gear Live shows. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free “We have not cancelled any shows – but we are working through the implications of Jeremy’s contract not being renewed by the BBC.” The BBC declined to comment.
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