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Top team ... The Stig with, from right, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond
TOP Gear's James May says The Stig will be viciously killed off - then replaced by a new driver.
He and his fellow hosts Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson may even give the race ace a BEATING first.
And James has vowed to take back the famous white overalls, helmet and gloves.
It follows SAS hero Ben Collins' unmasking as The Stig - after a legal victory allowing him to tell all about his role in a book.
James, 47, said The Stig will be ousted in the same manner as his predecessor.
The black Stig - racing driver Perry McCarthy - was last seen by viewers driving off a cliff in 2003.
The mop-haired host explained producer Andy Wilman was furious with Ben, 35, for writing a book about his show adventures.
Nailing
He told Absolute Radio's breakfast host Christian O'Connell: "There was black-overalls Stig, who had to be dealt with by Andy.
"And then we got white-overalls Stig, who will be dealt with.
"We start some filming next week. We've had some thoughts - driving to The Stig's house and nailing his head to the table was one.
"And getting our overalls back because they're not his.
"And those ******, poncy shoes he wears. They're ours. And the gloves."
Collins was axed from the show on Wednesday after the BBC's failed licence payer-funded High Court battle against HarperCollins, who publish The Man In The White Suit in two weeks.
Top Gear returns for its 16th series later this year.
Has Phil got the Stig Gig?
A HUNKY young racing driver who has already doubled for The Stig is being tipped as his replacement.
Phil Keen, 26, is understood to have played the part of unmasked Top Gear star Ben Collins - behind the wheel and at public appearances.
He is thought to be favourite to don the famous white suit and helmet if show bosses decide to save the mysterious character.
A pal said: "If the Beeb are planning to wheel out a new Stig, Phil must be the man.
"He's already worn the white suit and helmet for Top Gear when Ben wasn't available and stood in for him at a roadshow event in Germany last year.
"Phil's a decent young racing driver and I'm sure he'd jump at the chance to fill The Stig's shoes. He'd be more than up to the job."
Berkshire-based Phil began racing at eight and made a name in the karting and touring car circuit.
Top Gear producers enlisted him as part of the team behind zany car stunts and he was recently pictured with The Stig - former SAS man Ben, 35, who has left the show.
The Beeb has yet to say if a new Stig will be recruited or if the faceless character will be axed.
Phil was as tight-lipped as his hero The Stig last night and did not respond to messages.
A Top Gear source said: "It's going to be a tall order to replace The Stig when everyone now knows who played the original.
"His departure will leave a big hole in the show which will need to be filled."
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