article_snippet: (CNN)The BBC's director-general, Tony Hall, has allegedly received death threats days after "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson was dropped.
article_snippet: death threats come shortly after Hall took the decision to dismiss "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson from "Top Gear," one of the most-watched television shows in the world.
article_snippet: Top Gear" was suspended March 10 after an apparent altercation between the motor show host and producer Oisin Tymon on March 4.
article_snippet: At the time, BBC BBC issued a statement saying that there had been a "fracas" between the host and a BBC producer.
article_snippet: More than 1 million fans of "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson and "Top Gear" signed a petition to reinstate the host.
article_snippet: The document was delivered to BBC's headquarters by a fan dressed as the "Stig" -- the incognito racing car test-driver who appeared regularly on the show -- driving an armored tank.
article_snippet: On Wednesday, the British broadcaster announced that the British broadcaster would not be renewing "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson's contract as host of "Top Gear" after he allegedly busted he producer's lip and hurled verbal abuse at he.
article_snippet: It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that BBC BBC will not be renewing Jeremy Clarkson contract," Jeremy Clarkson announced.
article_snippet: Placing emphasis on Jeremy Clarkson's legacy, Hall added that BBC BBC will be looking into a new host for "Top Gear" in 2016.
article_snippet: This will be a big challenge and there is no point in pretending otherwise," Jeremy Clarkson said.
article_snippet: A representative for BBC BBC told CNN: "CNN don't comment on security matters.