Presenter Sue Perkins was favourite to replace Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear . The Great British Bake Off star has since received death threats on Twitter . Perkins , today , wrote : 'Someone suggested they 'd like to see me burn to death ' Announced she 's leaving social media site and received support from fans .
Presenter Sue Perkins was favourite to replace Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear . The Great British Bake Off star has since received death threats on Twitter . Perkins , 45 , wrote : 'Someone suggested they 'd like to see me burn to death ' Announced she 's leaving social media site and received support from fans .