Presenter Jeremy Clarkson has officially been let go from popular show Top Gear.
The BBC have released a statement confirming that the host will not be returning to the show – after punching Irish producer Oisin Tymon in the face.
Jeremy allegedly hit the producer after a row over food.
Today Oisin spoke out for the first time, saying: “I respect Lord Hall’s detailed findings and I am grateful to the BBC for their thorough and swift investigation into this very regrettable incident, against a background of intense media interest and speculation.”
“I’ve worked on Top Gear for almost a decade, a programme I love.
“Over that time Jeremy and I had a positive and successful working relationship, making some landmark projects together.
“He is a unique talent and I am well aware that many will be sorry his involvement in the show should end in this way.”
Meanwhile Oisin’s lawyer described the last few weeks as a nightmare for the long-standing producer.
Not returning: Jeremy is gone
“This last month has been a nightmare for Oisin, his friends and his family,” he said.
“Through absolutely no fault of his own he found himself at the centre of a massive news story, but despite that he has conducted himself with dignity, restraint and balance.
“He now simply wishes to return to the job he loves at the BBC. He does not intend to make any further media comment and kindly asks that his privacy is respected.
“More generally, this is an important reminder that UK law protects all staff who face bullying, discrimination or violence at work, and all employers are required to protect their staff from such behaviour.”
