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Clarkson, 55, was spotted at a posh London hotel with producers from the streaming channel which provides on-demand internet streaming of shows.

His former BBC co-stars Richard Hammond and James May were also at the meeting.

A telly mole said: “They all met at the Covent Garden Hotel. It was a secret talk with some of the bosses from Netflix about a new show.”

Clarkson was sacked by the BBC for allegedly punching a Top Gear producer because he couldn’t get a steak for dinner.

Pals Hammond, 45, and May, 52, then quit the hit motoring show after 13 years.

ITV had been the favourite to hire the three stars.

But the broadcaster is nervous about taking them on in case motormouth Clarkson criticises one of its advertisers.

The source said: “Netflix are definitely the keenest to sign the trio.

“ITV get millions from car advertising. And they are worried Jeremy will upset one of the motoring manufacturers.”

Last night, a Netflix spokesman declined to comment.