February 22nd 2024.
The latest episode of The Grand Tour has caused quite a stir among viewers, with some claiming that a particularly intense scene was staged for the cameras. The show, which first aired back in 2016, stars former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond as they review cars and take on thrilling challenges and races.
Titled "Sand Job," the latest special follows the trio as they journey through the remote African country of Mauritania, attempting to recreate the legendary Paris-Dakar rally. While many fans have enjoyed watching their ambitious adventure, some have criticized a scene that appeared to show Richard, 54, in a life-threatening situation.
During their journey, Richard accidentally drove his Aston Martin into a live minefield. This nerve-wracking moment came after the group stumbled upon a bat-infested tunnel that they needed to pass through to continue their journey across the Sahara. Jeremy, 63, was the first to go through, but he quickly slammed on the brakes when he spotted the minefield at the end. Unfortunately, Richard was already speeding through the tunnel and was unable to stop in time, driving through the barrier and into the minefield.
Thankfully, Richard emerged unharmed and was able to quickly reverse out of the dangerous area. But their close call was not over yet, as the crew's petrol truck also managed to avoid the explosives. While the presenters looked genuinely concerned about what had happened, some viewers were convinced that the whole scene was staged for the cameras.
After the episode aired, some fans did some digging and found that there was no minefield near the tunnel on satellite images. They took to Reddit to accuse the show of being scripted. One user shared, "I found the tunnel from Sand Job on Google Maps and couldn't find a minefield nearby. It was most likely scripted, but there is a real minefield problem in West-Sahara."
Others defended the show, saying that while the minefield scene may have been scripted, the presenters' reactions seemed genuine. They also pointed out that the snowmobile hitting the fuel bowser was not staged and praised the episode as an "amazing special."
Some viewers also noticed small details that they believed proved the scene was not entirely real, such as the weathered sign and fence, but pristine barb wire. Despite the controversy, the Sand Job special, which is the second-to-last in the series, has been praised for its thrilling challenges and breathtaking scenery.
The Grand Tour has been a beloved series since its debut, but it is now coming to an end. The final special, filmed in Zimbabwe, is set to be released next year. In a recent interview, Jeremy Clarkson confirmed that the show was ending and explained that it was due to the physical toll it takes on the hosts. He jokingly referred to himself as "unfit, fat, and old" and expressed his gratitude for the incredible experience.
The Agency has reached out to Amazon Prime for comment on the controversy surrounding the Sand Job episode. In the meantime, The Grand Tour: Sand Job is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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