TopGear presenters to form a band?

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond could be coming back to a stage near you, but not as you know it.

It’s been heavily rumoured over the past few days that the former Top Gear presenters could be set to start their own band - PopGear.

The band are said to be musically talented and could turn to forming a trio if they fail to continue with their TV careers.

Anyone remember this attempt in 2009?

'Top Gear Live' stuntman Andrei Burton told the Daily Star newspaper: "The lads love letting their hair down by jumping on stage and playing in a band. It's a good laugh and they're actually pretty good. Who knows, they could do it professionally if it all goes tits up."

So that’s why James May took up the recorder …

However, it's also been reported that James and Richard are in discussions about a "variety" of new shows with the BBC following the broadcaster's decision to sack their pal Clarkson after the now infamous

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BBC2 controller Kim Shillinglaw told Radio 4: "Conversations are ongoing with James and Richard about a variety of projects at the BBC and, while those conversations are ongoing, they have to remain private.

"This is a really creatively exciting moment. It's a good time to look at all aspects of the show."