16-03-15, 10:33 PM
Unfortunately I think too many people believe the "Clarkson" TV persona is the actual person.
I'm not a fan at all - and think TG would be much better without all the childish crap that Clarkson has built its popularity on.
BUT, when he tested the Jag S Type diesel at the Ring, we were there and spent some time talking to JC between his runs and messing with him when he was out on track in the car in a couple of open public sessions. To be honest, he was just like any other normal bloke, actually seemed a little bit at a loss between runs, as there weren't many people there who knew him and when the crew weren't around he just sat there by himself, having a cig - so we had a bit of chat with him.
Overall, he didn't come across as a twat and cracked some jokes about bikes, despite admitting that he didn't hate them as it comes across on the show.
That day changed my opinion of him - seeing him away from the camera's.
Whatever happens, I hope Top Gear survives - but not in the slightest bit bothered about whether JC stays with it or not.
I'm not a fan at all - and think TG would be much better without all the childish crap that Clarkson has built its popularity on.
BUT, when he tested the Jag S Type diesel at the Ring, we were there and spent some time talking to JC between his runs and messing with him when he was out on track in the car in a couple of open public sessions. To be honest, he was just like any other normal bloke, actually seemed a little bit at a loss between runs, as there weren't many people there who knew him and when the crew weren't around he just sat there by himself, having a cig - so we had a bit of chat with him.
Overall, he didn't come across as a twat and cracked some jokes about bikes, despite admitting that he didn't hate them as it comes across on the show.
That day changed my opinion of him - seeing him away from the camera's.
Whatever happens, I hope Top Gear survives - but not in the slightest bit bothered about whether JC stays with it or not.