/ 18 January 2023

Cancelling Clarkson

Image source: Unsplash
Image source: Unsplash

ICYMI, Jeremy Clarkson has been in hot water since writing an article for The Sun last month outlining his “cellular level” hatred of Meghan Markle, calling for her to be publicly humiliated a la Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister. The backlash – including from his daughter – was immediate, sparking a record number of complaints. He has form, but the 62yo said sorry on Twitter and sent a Christmas Day email apologising for his “disgraceful” choice of words. Prince Harry says it was only addressed to him and has called the comments “horrific, hurtful and cruel”. Yesterday, Clarkson issued a 2nd apology “with bells on”, but a spokesperson for the Sussexes says it doesn’t make up for his “hate rhetoric and misogyny”. As a result, it’s reported Clarkson will be dumped by streaming service Amazon Prime, which would mean no new seasons of popular shows The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm on the platform.

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