Following the breaking news that the BBC has fired Jeremy Clarkson over his assault on a Top Gear producer, reporters flocked to James May's front door to get his reaction on the news.

In typical fashion, May was direct, humorous, and did not mince words.

Wearing what can only be described as a psychedelic fedora, May noted that, while the "fracas" could have been handled in a less dramatic way, the BBC likely had no choice in the matter.

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For the moment, BBC says it will continue producing Top Gear. The broadcast organization would like to keep May and Hammond with the show, but their decision remains to be seen.

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