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The BBC producer ­allegedly punched by Jeremy Clarkson has claimed the “drunk” Top Gear presenter’s actions have ruined his life.

Shattered Oisin Tymon has been in hiding after becoming the target of death threats since the “fracas”.

But sources close to his legal team at Slater and Gordon say he fears the scandal could finish his BBC career.

Our insider revealed: “He is ­terrified that he might lose the job he loves and has been doing for the past six years.

"All he wants to do is to get back to work. Oisin loves the show.

“He loves working on Top Gear and has never had an issue before this incident – which came out of the blue and was caused by a drunk man.

“He is just terrified that he is going to lose his job and career that he has worked really hard for because of Jeremy Clarkson’s temper.”

While the mild-mannered producer fears for his job, Clarkson, 54, looks set to quit the BBC before he is fired.

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TV sources suggested he could get a big-money deal in America.

Clarkson allegedly launched into a booze-fuelled 40-minute rant when he turned up at the team’s hotel in Hawes, North Yorks, and found no hot food prepared.

The outspoken presenter, who was due to film scenes nearby, is said to have called Oisin a “lazy Irish c***” before punching him and ­splitting his lip.

Oisin, 36, was treated at A&E, but is understood to have “no interest” in filing assault claims against his boss or speaking to the press.

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A source said: “He is a guy who is not interested in the limelight.

“He is mortified by the whole thing and the thing he is most concerned about is losing his job, which is really ­important to him.”

Oisin, of West London, is said to be a popular and professional member of the Top Gear team and ­masterminded the recent show in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

He has hired top employment lawyer Paul Daniels to put his case to an independent inquiry, which BBC Scotland head Ken MacQuarrie.

Our source added: “Oisin is just waiting to see how the BBC responds and how the investigation plays out.”

Mr Daniels said his client would make no statement at this stage.

Clarkson, who denies using ­xenophobic language, is being ­represented by top law firm Olswang, which refused to comment.

The presenter’s fate will be decided by director of television Danny Cohen and director general Lord Hall after the inquiry reports back.

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Speaking in response to Oisin’s fears for his career, a BBC source said: “We would hope he will continue to be employed by the BBC after this matter is resolved – we make many different shows which need producers.”

BBC chiefs have indicated Top Gear will continue with or without Clarkson and his co-stars James May and Richard Hammond.

Their contracts run out in May and insiders claim May and Hammond are likely to leave if Clarkson goes.

But BBC management sources insisted: “Big shows have lost stars seen as being integral before – like Strictly, The One Show, Breakfast and Have I Got News For You. They have continued and thrived.”