Jeremy Clarkson Causes Twitter Uproar With ‘Homophobic’ Tweet

Former presenter of BBC’s automotive show Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson is in trouble again, this time for making what social media users deemed a homophobic slur on Twitter.

The tweet said he and ex co-presenter on Top Gear, Richard Hammond, have bagged themselves new jobs.

Clarkson snapped a pic of the duo posing outside the Margaret River Fudge Factory. Clarkson’s tweet read: “We have got jobs at last. Here. As Packers.”

We have got jobs at last. Here. As packers. pic.twitter.com/93dkPuVRbu
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) July 20, 2015

Twitter users speedily jumped on the platform to chastise Clarkson. At last check the tweet had been retweeted more than 24,000 times.

@JeremyClarkson Well done – surely there will be no jobs for those bastards that sacked you guys… Will never watch The new Top Gear.
— Martin (@aquilaalba) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson Top gear no more but good luck you fudge packer
— Anth Dob (@AnthDob) July 20, 2015

Not everyone was offended by the tweet though.

@JeremyClarkson fail to see how this is “homophobic”. Ppl are way too sensitive #DramaAlert
— Ruth (@AConvenientRuth) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson I don’t get peoples problems with this being apparently ‘homophobic’? I’m gay and it’s bloody hilarious!
— LaQueefa! (@B4DS1GN4L) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson Hilarious, people need to get over themselves, many straights 180’s do this 2
— P J Heat (@Fatman4655) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson Anyone who finds this offensive quite frankly should not be allowed internet access.
— Gavin Sykes (@GavHTFC) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson Not remotely offended. Sensitivity isn’t always a plus, just ask your teeth.
— Spanky McGillicutty (@aoxxi23) July 20, 2015

And many were just as offended by Hammond’s facial hair.

@JeremyClarkson Hamonds beard is terrible
— Peter Evans (@Maeter) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson what is that on @RichardHammond ‘s face
— Samantha Richardson (@SamRicho) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson Epic dyed beard on @RichardHammond there…
— Emma L (@lethbridgecards) July 20, 2015

@JeremyClarkson Tell Hammond to shave that garden off his face!!
— Brian Potter (@The_Wellesley) July 20, 2015

Clarkson made headlines early this year after getting into a “fracas” with a BBC producer which effectively saw his booting from the popular automotive show.

The BBC have been on the hunt for new presenters once it had been revealed Clarkson’s co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May wouldn’t renew their contracts with the broadcaster.

The first official new presenter is comedian Chris Evans, with two more expected to be announced.

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