Top Gear star Richard Hammond reportedly shot a prized peacock by mistake.
As Jeremy Clarkson awaits his Top Gear-hosting fate following a "fracas" with a show producer who allegedly failed in his duty to provide him with a hot meal, reports surrounding his two co-stars are becoming increasingly bizarre.
The latest involves Richard Hammond and a pheasant shoot at a friend's country
home, which apparently ended in tragedy after the 45-year-old presenter allegedly shot his prize peacock by mistake.
"Richard was incredibly embarrassed," a source was quoted by The Sun as saying.
"He loves shooting and often goes out on the estate neighbouring his grounds.
"The guy who owns the estate also owns peacocks. One flew out and Richard just reacted. He was hugely apologetic."
