TV LAND, ENGLAND – Jeremy Clarkson, famed presenter of The Grand Tour, has found himself embroiled in a storm of accusations after remarks made on the show sparked allegations of homophobia.

By Entertainment Editor: Arthur Pint

Singer-songwriter Will Young, not one to mince his words, took aim at Clarkson and his co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May, accusing them of perpetuating offensive stereotypes of gay men a.k.a. ‘arse bandits’.

The contentious comments arose during the show’s third season, episode two, when May suggested that Jeep Wranglers were “very popular with the gay community.” Hammond chimed in, suggesting Clarkson accessorize with “some nice chaps” to match the car. Adding fuel to the fire, Clarkson himself made a jest about the LGBT initialism, humorously asking, “What is it, lesbian, bacon, transgender?”

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Clarkson, known for his unfiltered opinions, responded to the accusations in his regular newspaper column. While offering a quasi-apology to Young for any distress caused, he adamantly denied being homophobic, citing his enjoyment of “watching lesbians on the internet” as evidence to the contrary.

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In a bizarre twist, pro driver Abbie Eaton came to the defence of the show and its hosts by posting a photo of herself kissing her girlfriend, captioned with a tongue-in-cheek remark about having a “gay” as their driver.

This isn’t the first time The Grand Tour trio has found themselves in hot water over controversial comments. In 2017, Hammond faced backlash after insinuating that only gay men eat ice cream, causing uproar and accusations of insensitivity.

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