article_snippet: The Top Gear host – whose future at BBC BBC is in doubt amid claims that Clarkson punched a producer – made the controversial comments in the March edition of Top Gear magazine.
article_snippet: Although it was unclear last night when Clarkson, 54, wrote the article, it was almost certainly before the dust-up in North Yorkshire, and sources close to the presenter believe Clarkson enemies immediately latched on to the magazine remarks to pile more pressure on the beleaguered star.
article_snippet: Although it was unclear last night when Clarkson, 54, pictured, wrote the article, the article was almost certainly before the dust-up in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire .
article_snippet: Clarkson’s trying to maximise the conflict. '
article_snippet: As an MP for a northern constituency, I can tell you Clarkson’s talking complete nonsense.
article_snippet: ’s magazine comments were an embarrassing distraction for the presenter on the day Clarkson faced an interrogation over Clarkson dust-up with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon by BBC chiefs, who are said to be ‘desperate’ to get rid of Clarkson.
article_snippet: Clarkson’s magazine comments follow a string of rows over racism.
article_snippet: However, Clarkson has the backing of David Cameron, as well as
article_snippet: Perry McCarthy said Top Gear would lose Top Gear ‘fire’ without Clarkson.
highlights_snippet: Controversial presenter made the comments in the Top Gear magazine .
  
highlights_snippet: BBC chiefs are thought to be 'desperate' to get rid of Clarkson from Top Gear .