the tv host will appear as a guest presenter on satirical panel show .
it is believed he was booked to appear on the comedy programme before he was dropped from top gear after a ` fracas ' with producer oisin tymon , one of the show 's producers , over a steak dinner .
it is understood that bosses at the corporation took weeks to consider if he should be allowed to host the show before deciding saying although his top gear contract was not renewed .