“If people make mistakes after which apologise for them, we should always give them the advantage of the doubt, not seek to destroy their livelihoods and switch them into social pariahs,” the petition said.
“In any case, we consider in the opportunity of redemption for even probably the most hardened criminals; why can’t we extend the identical charity to people whose only crime is to have said something offensive?”
Jeremy’s piece sparked backlash, with many outraged on the words he used to explain how much he “hated” Meghan Markle.
On Monday, January 15, The Grand Tour star posted a lengthy apology on his Instagram account, revealing he had emailed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Christmas Day.