Random: Who Is The Stig?
by Lee on Jun.21, 2009, under Random
Today (Sunday 21st June), Top Gear returned to our screens for a brand new series. The big hype about this episode though was that it was rumoured that the person who fills the role as The Stig would be revelaed.
Before this episode, several newspapers had name The Stig to be Ben Collins, with the BBC not commenting either way on whether this was true.
About half way through the program, The Stig was seen to remove his helmet and for his identity to be revealed as Michael Schumacher.
However, since the revealing, a lot of internet speculation believes that Michael Schumacher is not The Stig and it was in fact a publicity stunt.
Even the BBC’s own news story didn’t seem too sure:
The seven-times Formula 1 champion dressed as the show’s famous driver and removed his helmet during an interview with presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
But it is unclear whether he really is the Stig or whether it was all a stunt.
Clarkson jokingly pretended not to recognise the German driver and asked him his name, before shouting to the audience: “It’s Michael Schumacher!”
Do you think Michael Schumacher is The Stig. Personally, I think he is one of a few drivers who fulfill the role, but leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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