Jeremy Clarkson has teased “slightly scary ground” for the next two seasons of ‘The Grand Tour’ which return this month
The former ‘Top Gear’ host will once again be back with co-stars James May and Richard Hammond for new series ‘The Grand Tour: Eurotrash’ as they tackle a 1,400-mile trip from Gdansk in Poland, through Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia.
Speaking before the new season on Amazon Prime Video, Jeremy said: “For the next one – in fact, the next two – we’re back on slightly scary ground, doing things that we used to do when we were in our 30s and 40s. But now we’re in our 50s and 60s, so I’m slightly nervous about the next two.
“Let’s just say we’re going back to Africa, and this one’s a hard one. It’s hard if you’re young and fit, but I’m really not fit. I’m very fat. And I’m 63 now.”
Richard previously admitted the trio are in “real peril” when they tackle the show’s epic stunts as things can always “go wrong”, even on television.
James admitted there is a “massive contrast” between the upcoming series, and joked one part in particular could “finish Clarkson off”.
He added: “We’ve got some interesting cars to drive. There’s going to be a massive contrast with this east European one. Where we’re going next is quite tough, with camping, which might finish Clarkson off.
“Hammond will love it because he loves camping. I’m pretty excited about it because it’s a bit of the world I’ve never been to, it’s slightly dangerous and edgy.”
Meanwhile, Richard admitted the three presenters “really enjoyed” the European trip.
He said: “I think we had some real moments of genuine friendship and joy when we were making each other laugh properly.
“And I think it’s going to be compelling to watch. It’s lovely when three people who have known each other that long can still reduce each other to tears of laughter.
“That sounded a bit soppy but it’s true. There were some really spontaneous moments. There were certain scenes where we knew there would be something there, but we didn’t know what, and it just unfolded naturally, which is lovely.”
James May has stated he wouldn’t go ahead with continuing The Grand Tour without Jeremy Clarkson by his side.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have been an iconic trio since 2002 when they first appeared on BBC’s Top Gear together.
They then switched channels, moving over to Amazon Prime Video with The Grand Tour in 2016 but it seems the show’s shelf life will soon expire.
It was reported earlier this year that Prime Video was cutting ties with Clarkson, 63, after his controversial article about Meghan Markle.
He made a reference to the “shame” scene in Game of Thrones before the article was removed from The Sun’s website and Clarkson had to make a public apology.
Prime Video would no longer be working with him beyond the current seasons of The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm that have already been commissioned.
This means he will remain on screens in one way or another until 2025 but his co-star James May has hinted that The Grand Tour won’t go on without him.
“I don’t think anybody would want to see it,” May told MARKmeets.
“I don’t think they’d want to see any two of us try and carry on the thing that the three of us are known for together.”
May continued: “I doubt it. To be honest, I think the really difficult bit in TV, films, showbiz, you know, all that stuff is, is knowing when to stop. And most people don’t.
“Most people keep going until they fly into a cliff…what you should try and do is land it and walk away. And I hope we can do that.
“It just wouldn’t be as good [if we carried on for too much longer], to be honest.
“So, quit while you’re ahead. If indeed, we are ahead.”
The end may be in sight for The Grand Tour but there are still a few specials on the horizon.
The Grand Tour: Eurocrash will once again see Clarkson, May and Hammond team up as they travel through Eastern Europe.
Starting in Gdansk, Poland, the trio will be making the 1,400-mile journey through Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia.
‘The Grand Tour’ returns to Amazon Prime Video on June 16.
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