Jeremy Clarkson Sacked From 'Top Gear' By BBC: Twitter Reacts

The BBC has done the brave thing by slamming down the hammer on Jeremy Clarkson's career as the main man on Top Gear. The network revealed earlier today that the popular presenter has been fired, and now the hunt is on for a suitable replacement.

The rumors had been flying around for several hours, but then the confirmation came when BBC Director-General Tony Hall appeared on the scene with a statement.

"It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that the BBC will not be renewing his contract. It is not a decision I have taken lightly," says Hall. "I have done so only after a very careful consideration of the facts and after personally meeting both Jeremy and Oisin Tymon."