It was a moment that left many fans speechless. Could the legendary trio of Clarkson, Hammond, and May really be separated? The BBC certainly hoped not when they reportedly dangled a multi-million-pound deal in front of Richard Hammond and James May in 2015, after Jeremy Clarkson’s dramatic exit. But the big question on everyone's mind was, could the show ever be the same without its notorious leader?
The departure of Jeremy Clarkson after his altercation with a producer wasn’t just a scandal—it was a potential death blow to one of the BBC’s most successful franchises. In a desperate bid to save , the BBC offered Hammond and May a jaw-dropping £1 million per year each. That’s right—£1 million just to stay on board without their controversial co-host.
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