article_snippet.sent: Since Jeremy Clarkson was sacked over the infamous 'fracas' involving a Top Gear producer, there has been mounting speculation over Hammond and May's positions at BBC.
article_snippet.sent: Since the unceremonious sacking of Jeremy Clarkson, there has been mounting speculation over Hammond and May's positions at the BBC .
article_snippet.sent: Although both hinted separately that both do not see a future with Top Gear, both have remained silent on the issue for the past few weeks.
article_snippet.sent: All three were on the cusp of signing new three-year deals when the Clarkson fracas unfolded.
article_snippet.sent: The day after Clarkson's sacking, May gave a big hint that he has no plans to return to Top Gear, suggesting he is to
article_snippet.sent: But the BBC's creative director Alan Yentob previously made it clear the BBC's creative director Alan Yentob wanted May and Richard Hammond to continue presenting the show without Clarkson, despite acknowledging it would be 'perfectly natural' for the show to have reservations about continuing.
article_snippet.sent: Clarkson, May and Hammond are scheduled to take part in the live Top Gear shows next month.