What MailOnline readers really think about Jeremy Clarkson… so do you agree with 20 of the best-rated comments?
The perceived ‘cancelling’ of Jeremy Clarkson over his controversial Meghan Markle column has divided public opinion this week.
Writing in the Sun in December, Clarkson said he ‘hated’ the Duchess of Sussex and wanted to see her paraded through the streets naked while people throw ‘excrement’ at her – apparently referencing a public shaming scene from the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.
His apologies were this week rebuked by Harry and Meghan and Amazon Prime is set to stop producing the presenter’s shows – Clarkson’s Farm and The Grand Tour – next year. Meanwhile, ITV bosses said they had no ‘commitments’ to further editions of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – fronted by Clarkson – beyond the upcoming, already-commissioned series.
MailOnline readers were asked to give their opinion on the controversy, and in a poll of more than 3,000 people, some 78 per cent backed the former Top Gear host to keep presenting Millionaire, while just 19 per cent thought he should be sacked.
Below are 20 of the best rated comments….
Jeremy Clarkson (pictured) is battling to save his career amid the ongoing fallout from his controversial Meghan Markle column
In a poll of more than 3,000 people, some 78 per cent backed the former Top Gear host to keep presenting the quiz show, while just 19 per cent thought he should be sacked. Three per cent said they were unsure
In a public rejection of his apologies, the Sussexes’ cheerleader, Omid Scobie, tweeted a statement from a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan (pictured together), accusing Clarkson of ‘spreading dangerous conspiracy theories, and misogyny’
Clarkson is one of our few stand out TV personalities, love him or loath him. Free speech is dead in the UK, while the Woke reign amidst growing strength. Anonymous, Newdigate
Jezza is great, I hope he moves Clarkson’s farm to another streaming platform, I know there will be a lot of takers. As for ITV I don’t now what to say as they are losing out. He was the best host ever. Steven, United Kingdom
He’s been through this rubbish before, was proven right, and will do so again. Storm in a teacup. Mario, London
He deserves to be cancelled. I am no Meghan fan but what he said about her was unacceptable. Anonymous, Dublin
This cancel culture stuff is getting out of hand. Sorry to see all this happening to Jeremy. Anonymous, Texas, US
If I copied everyone at work into an email fantasising about throwing s**t at someone I reckon I’d get cancelled to be fair. Owen, Northumberland
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