So yeh, according to Jeremy Clarkson on a South African radio program, Top Gear will not return until 2013. The most obvious reason we can think of for this is that coverage of the London Olympics will be hogging the BBC Channels.

Here is the video, fast forward to 8:14 to hear what Clarkson said.

Whilst talking about the Top Gear Live road show Clarkson says it’s the only time the three hosts will appear together for the rest of 2012.

It is going to be, it better be absolutely fantastic, it’s also about the only time the three of us are working together this year because there’s no Top Gear on this year.

So unless this is a publicity stunt we’ll have to wait until 2013 to see the 19th season.

Don’t hold your breath though!

UPDATE

Tweet from Jeremy Clarkson says…

At least there will be a Christmas special.