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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Entertainment
Chris Mandle

Jeremy Clarkson retweets pornographic image involving a dog to 5.42 million Twitter followers

Jeremy Clarkson (Getty)

Jeremy Clarkson appeared to retweet a pornographic image involving a dog to his 5 million followers last night, leading many to wonder if his account was hacked.

The equally viable option, of course, would only confirm he just has a pretty poor (and dark) sense of humour.

The tweet sent to Clarkson read “My dog has gone missing. This is the only pic I have of him but if you see him please @ me! His name’s Ralph.”

Clarkson retweeted it, along with the graphic image, but after alarming several people he seemed to undo his RT.

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Clarkson is used to causing problems online.

Last month he and Richard Hammond upset fans with a dated gay slur while outside a fudge shop.

He will he returning to screens alongside Richard Hammond and James May soon, as Amazon has announced they have signed the three up to front an as-yet untitled car show.

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