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Hedra42 on 31 March 2015
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The Fury said:
Mr_No said:

Pretty much this. I've read around some sites and noticed that the ones who wanted Clarkson out haven't considered any of those options. Sure, BBC reserves the right to do whatever they want, but they should've put some thought on this because it's bad business. The producer is the victim here, I won't deny that. But firing Jeremy made him a target.

I believe that the only thing needed was a fine and some disciplinary measures, but nothing as brash as firing him.

He wasn't fired. He was suspended and his contract has run out in the mean time. You really think BBC just said 'Yep, get rid of him.' Without question? Of course not but punching someone at work over something as pointless as a hotel meal cannot be ignored. BBC did the only thing they could and it was the correct/logical thing. Regardless of if you and many others think it was the right thing or not.

Not strictly correct - He was suspended pending an investigation, after which the decision not to offer to renew his contract was made. That was announced a few days ago. Clarkson's contract, along with May's and Hammond's, actually runs out at midnight tonight.

The others are free to renew their contracts, but Clarkson will not be able to. It's just a polite way of saying he's fired.