Clarkson was sacked after allegedly misleading producer Oisin Tymon . The top - rated show has been pulled off indefinitely while an audition is held . both bosses put forward proposals for May and Hammond to continue . But the two co - hosts ' refused to continue without their long - time friend '
Clarkson was suspended after allegedly punching producer Oisin Tymon . The top-rating show has been pulled off air while an inquiry is held . BBC bosses put forward proposals for May and Hammond to continue . But the two co-hosts 'refused to continue without their long-term friend '