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New top gear presenter announced

Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:29 pm

I know its not football related but its a very popular programme




Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc is to be one of the new presenters of Top Gear when the motoring programme returns to BBC Two in May.

The US actor will be the show's first non-British host in its 39-year history.

"Matt's a lifelong fellow petrolhead and I'm thrilled he's joining Top Gear," said Chris Evans of his new on-screen colleague.

Additional Top Gear cast members will be confirmed shortly, the BBC said.

"As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I'm honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic show's new chapter," said LeBlanc. "What a thrill!"

Joey's motoring experience not taken into account

The 48-year-old is best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani in Friends and has more recently been seen, as himself, in BBC Two sitcom Episodes.

Media captionLeBlanc appeared on Top Gear in 2012 as the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car"

"Acting out our craziest car notions on screen is a dream job and I know we'll both be debating some epic road trip ideas," continued Evans in a statement.

"We can't wait to share what we've been up to on screen later this year."

Re: New top gear presenter announced

Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:34 pm

Shit programme for overgrown children.

Re: New top gear presenter announced

Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:44 pm

Bluebird since 1948 wrote:Shit programme for overgrown children.



I don't really get it either, such a fuss when that tool was sacked ?

Re: New top gear presenter announced

Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:59 pm

Wasn't an avid fan and not even into cars but I did enjoy watching it now and again if only for the dynamic between Clarkson, May and Hammond.

You can't just repeat the success by getting in petrol heads. It was more than a car show.

Re: New top gear presenter announced

Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:20 pm

Never beat Clarkson Hammond and May can't wait to see their new show on Amazon.