JAY ON TOP GEAR SUN 27 JULY 2008 ON BBC2????

[samantha1170]

Hi everyone, here's some news from Funkin.com...

Back in October 2002, Jay took part in the "Star In A Reasonably Priced Car" feature of BBC motoring TV show Top Gear. Jay raced around a test track only two seconds slower than a professional racing driver and throughout the ten week series, Jay was the fastest celebrity around the track.

His time has since been broken (a number of times) and the record (in the car that they now use for the feature) is currently held by Simon Cowell. Well, according to an interview with Andy Wilman (Top Gear producer) on the Top Gear website, Jay is planning to challenge the record this week - in the final episode of the current series.

"Finally, as I write this, Jay Kay is coming down with his sights fixed firmly on Cowell's lap time. In truth, I think he's the only star around at the moment with the speed to knock Cowell off the top, and bugger me is he hungry for it. So, no rain dances from anyone please. Let your gardens wither - we need a dry track on Wednesday."

The weather forecast is so far looking promising and although the show is filmed during the week the result won't be broadcast until Sunday (27 July) from 20:00 on BBC 2.

For information, the current 'celebrity' leaderboard and the previous leaderboard can be viewed at the Top Gear Website.

Thanks to: http://funkin.com

SAMANTHA

[funky_di]

Yesssss I love Top Gear!!!! One of my fav shows!
Simon Cowell was so smug about his fastest time lap so I hope Jay beats him!
And yes the weather will be good as we are heading for a mini heat wave this week woo-hoo!

[Runaway Maggie]

It's on the calender!

[Jam Fan (Natalie)]

AAAHHH, I'm out on sunday night
I will have to record this

[Alyx]

Hi, I have one request. I'm not from Britain. So I can' t play this episode
on BBC iplayer. Can anybody record it and put on internet?
Thank you very much.

[samantha1170]

Here's confirmation from JMQ.com...

Jay on BBC 2 on Sunday 27th July
Posted on 26.07.2008

Jay will appear on the BBC motoring TV show, Top Gear, this Sunday 27th July. Each week, a famous person is invited to complete a timed lap around the same test track and become a "star in a reasonably priced car". The car used by each participant is a Chevrolet Lacetti. Simon Cowell has been at the top of the leaderboard, with a lap time of 1.45.9, since he took part in November. The hour-long show will be broadcast from 20.00 on BBC2. For more info visit the Top Gear website. The show should be available to watch on the BBC iPlayer until 3rd August.

Source: www.jamiroquai.com

I'm sure someone will be able to upload this for us non-UK residents

SAMANTHA

[funky_di]

Yay! Jay beat Simon Cowell he’s the fastest celebrity
One of the funniest interviews i’ve seen in a long time!

Jay was shaking his booty lol!!!

[Jam Fan (Natalie)]

.1 of a second quicker!

Those shoes were truely awful

[funky_di]

Yep

[cbearpeace]

nice one jay
knew he would do it
Aston Martin tho is way better than ya Porche tho
very funny chat

[dargelita]

.1 of a second quicker!

Those shoes were truely awful

i like them

[samantha1170]

Following up on the previous news that Jay was going to appear on BBC television motoring show Top Gear to take part in the "Star In A Reasonably Priced Car" feature (to try and regain his crown from Simon Cowell) the show was broadcast on Sunday evening in the UK.

After an interview about Jay's car collection and showing the footage of Jay's driving on the racing track (in a Chevrolet Lacetti), it was announced (to much delight from Jay!) that Jay drove the fastest lap on the track and is back at the top of the celebrity leaderboard. His time was 1 minute, 45.8 seconds - beating Simon Cowell's time by 0.1 of a second!

If you're in the UK the show should be available to watch for a limited time using the BBC iPlayer or if you want to download an xvid clip from the show, head over to the downloads page.



Source: http://www.funkin.com

To download a video of Jay from the show go to...

http://funkin.com/downloads/

SAMANTHA

[Jameerica]

Those shoes were truely awful

Confirming my theory

[Seoul Education]

Those shoes were truely awful

Confirming my theory

The theory that he has bad taste in shoes?

Well, one thing was proven. He isn't chunky.

[Runaway Maggie]

hahaha that was one funny show Hope you all get to see it (apologies to all you germans for the section following if you get the watch the whole show!)

[Jameerica]

The theory that he has bad taste in shoes?

No, the theory that it's getting worse and worse

[funky_di]

hahaha that was one funny show Hope you all get to see it (apologies to all you germans for the section following if you get the watch the whole show!)

The german part was hilarious, thats what makes the show soooo great.
Love the presenters sense of humour, they slate people and get away with it.
It’s always on my sky+

JAY IS STIG

[Runaway Maggie]

JAY IS STIG

You never know! It was really funny - but then it always is!

[R2D2]

I am watching the show now on you tube. I could only get audio from the BBC site. Thank God for you tube!

Sooo the chunky funky won ehhh, nice!

[Kighkay]

I agree! Thank god for You Tube.
Teacher, mother, secret lover!

[samantha1170]

Just to let our AUSTRALIAN members know that this episode will be on SBS TONIGHT at 7.30pm

SAMANTHA