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Amazon hires ex-“Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson for TV series

Jeremy Clarkson, the British TV personality who was ousted as host of “Top Gear” this year, will front a new show on Amazon in 2016, underscoring the online retailer’s drive to push its streaming service with big-ticket names.

Jeremy Clarkson, the British TV personality who was ousted as host of “Top Gear” this year, will front a new show on Amazon in 2016, underscoring the online retailer’s drive to push its streaming service with big-ticket names.

He’ll be joined by his “Top Gear” co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May, Amazon said on its website. The show will be available exclusively to Amazon Prime members.