Julian Clary Backs Calls To Make Him The Host Of "Top Gear"

    A Change.org petition is demanding Jeremy Clarkson is replaced by Julian Clary. The comedian speaks exclusively to BuzzFeed News about why the time he spent in the back seat of a Honda Jazz makes him perfect for the job.

    Two days into Jeremy Clarkson's suspension from the BBC for a "fracas" with a Top Gear producer, and already a new petition is suggesting a successor.

    BuzzFeed News asked Julian Clary for his response to the 455 people who have so far called for him to join the show.

    "How sweet of the general public to think of me," said the comedian, who will be appearing in "For the Love of Coqs" at Brasserie Zedel in London in May. "I know nothing about cars, although I did once spend 20 minutes in the back seat of a Honda Jazz. Happy days."

    Still, it would certainly represent an improvement in the style stakes.