Jeremy Clarkson: Getting fired from 'Top Gear' was my 'own silly fault'

Getting kicked off "Top Gear" was "my own silly fault," Jeremy Clarkson told BBC2 Radio's Chris Evans last week.

In his first live interview since his unceremonious dismissal from the popular BBC2 car show in March, the bombastic TV personality and automotive journalist proved to be surprisingly contrite and honest.

During the interview, Clarkson described his departure from the show he helped build into a global media juggernaut as "leaving a big hole in his life."

"Top Gear was absolutely my baby," Clarkson said. "I absolutely adored it and I worked all the time on it and paid attention to every little detail."

In recent weeks, rumors of a potential new car show featuring Clarkson along with his former co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond have made their way through the internet.

Potential suitors for the high-octane troika's services include such heavy hitters as British broadcaster ITV and internet streaming service Netflix.

Although his departure from the BBC may have comer under less-than-ideal conditions, the long-time automotive journalist spoke glowingly of his time with the network.

"I think it's a great organization," Clarkson gushed about the Beeb. "I'll never complain about it and I thank them for giving me such a long time there."

The network's decision to part ways with the polarizing TV personality came after an internal BBC inquiry found Clarkson had punched a "Top Gear" producer when he failed to obtain a hot steak dinner after a long day of filming.