BBC Worldwide announced yesterday that the Top Gear Live Tour — which features a Johannesburg leg from June 12 to 14 — will go ahead but will “not however feature any BBC Top Gear branding or content“.
The future of the tour was in the balance after the BBC last month sacked the star controversial host Jeremy Clarkson after he verbally abused and physically attacked one of the show’s producers.
“So as not to disappoint the thousands of people around the world who have already purchased tickets‚ BBC Worldwide has agreed with our joint venture partner Brand Events that the remainder of the tour can continue‚” the BBC’s statement said.
“We believe this is a sensible approach in the circumstances.” Brand Events said last night that tickets will go on sale soon‚ and that fans who purchased “Christmas Vouchers will still receive priority seating at the show“.
It is rumoured that Clarkson’s co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond will not be renewing their contracts with the BBC and are working with him on a new motoring show for a rival broadcaster.
Top Gear hosts won't renew contracts: report
BBC Worldwide announced yesterday that the Top Gear Live Tour — which features a Johannesburg leg from June 12 to 14 — will go ahead but will “not however feature any BBC Top Gear branding or content“.
The future of the tour was in the balance after the BBC last month sacked the star controversial host Jeremy Clarkson after he verbally abused and physically attacked one of the show’s producers.
“So as not to disappoint the thousands of people around the world who have already purchased tickets‚ BBC Worldwide has agreed with our joint venture partner Brand Events that the remainder of the tour can continue‚” the BBC’s statement said.
“We believe this is a sensible approach in the circumstances.” Brand Events said last night that tickets will go on sale soon‚ and that fans who purchased “Christmas Vouchers will still receive priority seating at the show“.
It is rumoured that Clarkson’s co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond will not be renewing their contracts with the BBC and are working with him on a new motoring show for a rival broadcaster.