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The BBC presenter has been labelled a racist after naming his new pet after a black footballer.

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Jeremy Clarkson was accused of racism yesterday for naming his dog Didier Dogba after former Chelsea star Didier Drogba. The 54-year-old Top Gear host was criticised after tweeting a picture of his black West Highland terrier and revealing he had named it after the striker, a prolific goal scorer from the Ivory Coast. Clarkson, who often mocks political correctness, asked: ‘Why is it racist to name our amazingly brilliant dog after a footballer?’ Racist? Top gear presenter Clarkson, left, seemed unfazed by criticism of his decision to name his new pet, right, Didier Dogba . Twitter user Gbolade Oguntomole said: ‘It’s racist man! Casual racism! You should be ashamed of yourself. I like you Jeremy Clarkson but this is wrong!’ Nick Ford labelled him a ‘racist’, while Josh Underwood wrote: ‘Tad racist.’ Prolific: The dog was named in honour of former Chelsea star Didier Drogba, pictured . A user named Milo said he had been racist ‘again’. Others, however, defended the television host, saying that the name was funny and labelling Clarkson a racist was an over-reaction. Last month, the BBC faced demands for an investigation into allegations that he used the derogatory word ‘slope’ to describe an Asian person on Top Gear.