Former 'Top Gear' Hosts Sign Deal With Amazon to Host New Car Show

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are making a new motoring programme for streaming site after leaving BBC.

July 30, 2015

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Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May announced a deal with Amazon Prime. The former "Top Gear" hosts are working on a new car show to debut on the streaming service next year. They reunite with their longtime producer Andy Wilman.

"@AmazonVideoUK now saying I can't be their chief drone pilot. Apparently they want us to make a car show," Clarkson wrote on Twitter. Hammond enthused, "I've got a job I've got a job I've got a job. Haircut, clean jeans and practice driving again. Forrrrwaaaaaaaard!!"

Clarkson added in a statement, "I feel like I've climbed out of a biplane and into a spaceship." Hammond said, "Amazon? Oh yes. I have already been there. I got bitten by a bullet ant." May chimed in, "We have become part of the new age of smart TV. Ironic, isn't it?"

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Clarkson was let go by BBC earlier this year from "Top Gear" for allegedly assaulting a crew member. He was replaced by British DJ Chris Evans.

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