The BBC has decided to put the new series of Top Gear on hold until it’s presenter Richard Hammond recovers from the head injuries he suffered when a jet powered dragster he was attempting to drive crashed on an airfield near York.
“It had been intended that the new series of Top Gear would begin on 8 October. Given the circumstances, it’s still too early to say when the series will return. Jeremy, James and the Top Gear team have been completely focussed on Richard and all that the wonderful staff of the Leeds General Infirmary have done for him.
“The priority for now must be ensuring Richard makes a full recovery, but we would not think of finalising plans for the next series without discussing it with everyone involved. When it is suitable, the team will do this and we will announce a new transmission date.”
No! Top! Gear! Indefinitely! I guess there’s a silver lining to every cloud.
Oh! And as if getting every bone in your body broken and suffering severe head injuries in a car crash wasn’t bad enough, Richard “The Hamster” Hammond may now have to endure the Sugababes singing to him.
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