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Chris Evans won't replace Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear.

The motoring mad presenter has ruled himself out of replacing the suspended host as co-host of the BBC Two show after the bookies named him as the favourite.

The Radio 2 host took to Twitter to tell his fans: "Re. Top Gear debate. I can categorically say I am not and will NEVER be running for office."

He added: "Pls discount my candidacy."

The BBC Radio 2 presenter had been tipped as Jeremy Clarkson's likely replacement if the BBC give him the boot.

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Yesterday it was claimed the host, 54, saw red with a producer named Oisin Tymon, 36, for not getting him dinner in time after filming for the BBC show in Newcastle, and the show has now been suspended while they investigate.

If he does get the boot, William Hill believe that the Radio 2 breakfast show host is the most likely replacement at 2/1 to get the gig.

Johnny Vaughan is 7/2 and Jay Kay, who is 20/1.

While Eddie Irvine is 5/1, Vicki Butler Henderson is 6/1, and Eddie Jordan is 8/1, according to Bet Fair.

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“We think Chris Evans would jump at the chance and he is red hot favourite should Clarkson not return,” said William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams.

Meanwhile, Piers Morgan has offered his services, writing on Twitter: "I'm available #TopGear."

Yesterday a petition was launched to keep Jeremy on the show and it reached 25,000 signatures in just three hours.

The petition - posted on the change.org - reads: "We the undersigned petition the BBC to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson .

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"Freedom to fracas. #BringBackClarkson."

The 'fracas' comment relates to the statement released by the BBC, which read: "Following a fracas with a BBC producer Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended pending an investigation.

"No one else has been suspended. Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday. The BBC will be making no further comment at this time."