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James May, an ex-member of one of the trios behind BBC’s Top Gear, has recently spoken out about the show’s customs.
The series, which James and Richard Hammond left after Jeremy Clarkson was dropped for assaulting a Top Gear producer, was described by none other than the Mail Online as “immature, offensive and sexist” in 2013.
Fans own also criticised the illustrate, calling it misogynistic.
But James May is having none of it per his recent interview with The Telegraph.
While he admitted his co-star Jeremy Clarkson was “controversial,” he added “Top Gear was very much of its time” (Clarkson appeared on both the show’s original run and its 2002-2015 episodes).
“Social attitudes towards the vehicle have changed quite a bit. These days, it’s become more political,” he said.
But he added “I don’t think [Top Gear] was sexist or misogynistic,” saying “tt was just painfully honest.
“It was a view of the world, distorted through the eyes of people who were unreasonably concerned about cars.”
When asked if he ever felt uncomfortable during the (many) times Jeremy Clarkson derisively called something he didn’t like “gay” or got the demonstrate involved in racist controversi
The Grand Tour’s Richard Hammond and James May hits back Will Young’s ‘gay jokes’ criticism: ‘We’re not remotely homophobic’
The Grand Tour’s Richard Hammond and James May have responded to criticism from Will Young, who hit out at the show for use of ‘homophobic jokes’.
Back in 2019, singer Will spoke out against the show, accusing hosts Richard, James and Jeremy Clarksonof being ‘homophobic’ for making jokes about a certain vehicle being a ‘gay man’s car’.
At the day, the singer lambasted the former Top Gear stars for the ‘sad, shaming and bigoted’ segment of the Amazon Prime Video programme. He recently reiterated his criticism and called presenter Richard the ‘worst’ of the trio of presenters.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk and other gathered press ahead of the launch of the new Grand Tour special Carnage A Trois, Richard denied the claims.
‘I made it plain at the time,’ he said, discussing the criticism. ‘I said that I’m not and we’re not remotely homophobic in the exhibit. If anything, we’re very glad to be in an increasingly inclusive community that welcomes everybody, because gender or sexual orientation shouldn’t stand in the way of anything. S
James May hits back after social media backlash to 'oppressive' Pride flags post
Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host James May riled the Queer community during Pride month with an 'offensive' and 'oppressive' social media post
James May has hit assist after his social media post about Pride flags – during Pride month- unsurprisingly didn’t land adv with the LGBTQ+ community.
The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host caused offence when he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday alongside a photo of Pride flags in central London: “Pride: while I have observed and admitted what you own achieved over my lifetime, may I respectfully propose that you are borderline guilty of Too Much Bunting (TMB).”
He continued: “It may be seen as authoritarian, and therefore oppressive. Please remember that some terrible things, with which you would not hope to be allied, began with TMB. World War Two, for example. Friendly flag, though.”
Within hours the post went viral and has now racked up 2.7 million views with thousands of fans commenting underneath. One fumed: “Big fan of you, so hopefully I’m reading this wrong. Are you comparing our Prid
James May hits out at ‘oppressive’ LGBT flags during Pride as he says 'too much'
“Please remember that some terrible things, with which you would not wish to be allied, began with TMB. Society War Two, for example. Nice flag, though.”
James appeared to be referring to the bunting of Nazi flags which used to line German streets in the 1930s in a risky joke.
James then was forced to defend himself from criticism of the post, adding: “No pup whistling intended, and my stance on homophobia was, I hope, clear from the post.
“I don’t believe homophobes are agreeing with me, I think they’re misunderstanding what I meant.”
But @mythor said: “Respectfully, comparing the LGBT community to Nazis is very revolting. Very disappointed, James.”
James fired back: “I haven’t done that, though, have I?”
But @sebbytaylor12 agreed with James, adding: “TMB is a decision made by councils and corporations. While the show of support is always appreciated, these flags will be binned in two weeks and forgotten about until next year. Unlike the struggles the LGBT+ Community face globally, which is constant.”
James told him: “Apparently, ‘likes’ are private now, so I want you to perceive that was me.”
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