Jeremy Clarkson sacking was 'bizarre', says Chris Evans

Asked whether Mr Clarkson deserved to be dismissed, new host, Chris Evans told GQ magazine: “What is more fascinating is that he went for what he went for, considering what had gone on before.

The BBC suspended and then sacked Mr Clarkson from the hit TV show after he punched Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon.

Evans said Clarkson remains his hero, although the two have not met in some time. He said: “We used to get on.