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Clarkson’s “Senile” Jab at Grand Tour Co-Star Amid New Episode Update
Motoring enthusiasts anticipating new content from the beloved trio will be intrigued by recent developments regarding The Grand Tour. Jeremy Clarkson has jokingly labeled his co-star James May as “senile” following an update about upcoming episodes of the show. While James May and Richard Hammond are set to reunite for a new Prime Video series, Jeremy Clarkson will notably be absent from this particular project, titled The Not Very Grand Tour, launching next month on the streaming service.
Clarkson’s Online Banter
The absence of Jeremy Clarkson, 64, from The Not Very Grand Tour was initially disclosed by James May, 62. Responding to this revelation, Clarkson took to social media platform X to playfully mock May, referencing their long-standing camaraderie from their Top Gear days.
In his post, Clarkson quipped: “I suspect the poor chap has become forgetful. While he seems to have no recollection of my presence, I assure you, I was there.”
Fan Reactions to Clarkson and May’s Exchange
The social media post quickly gained traction, accumulating thousands of interactions within a short period. Fans chimed in with their thoughts on the dynamic between the presenters.
- One fan remarked on the integral nature of the trio: “It simply isn’t The Grand Tour without the iconic trio together.”
- Another observer noted the unchanging nature of their relationship: “Delighted to see absolutely NOTHING has changed between you guys.”
- A third speculated on the reason for May’s apparent forgetfulness: “Perhaps Hammond played a prank on May, suggesting that Jeremy was unable to attend filming and an impersonator was hired in his place.”
Joking About May’s Age
Further engaging with his audience, Clarkson continued his playful ribbing of May in response to another user’s comment about May’s perceived age.
When one user joked, “To be fair, May has seemed 85 years old for the last 40 years lol,” Clarkson humorously replied: “He was 85 at birth.”
May Clarifies Clarkson’s Absence
These exchanges follow James May’s explanation regarding Jeremy Clarkson’s non-participation in The Not Very Grand Tour.
May clarified the nature of the upcoming show, stating: “Well, it’s not exactly a reunion in the traditional sense.”
The Format of “The Not Very Grand Tour”
He elaborated: “The Not Very Grand Tour is essentially a compilation of highlights, presented from the studio by Richard Hammond and myself.”
May concluded by reiterating Clarkson’s absence: “Jeremy Clarkson was unavailable for reasons unknown, but we are all featured in the clips. It comprises previously aired content, re-edited and presented in a fresh format. We filmed the studio segments some time ago. I cannot recall precisely why he couldn’t be present; he was likely engaged with other commitments.”