The BBC Won't Replace Chris Evans On Top Gear
Since Chris Evans announced his resignation from Top Gear after just one series at the helm, speculation as to whom his replacement might be has been rife. We wondered if the BBC might not replace him at all, and it seems that’s the case.
Speaking to the Evening Standard, a BBC spokeswoman confirmed that: “We have no immediate plans to replace Chris Evans and do not expect to do so going forward….Series 24 starts filming in September.” She also said that Evans made the decision by himself, and that the Corporation “fully respects his decision.”
So, assuming this stance doesn’t change, what happens next? Our expectation is that Matt LeBlanc will take over as main host, with the departure of Evans giving more screen time to Chris Harris and Rory Reid - something which will please a hell of a lot of viewers.
Announcing the news via Twitter on Monday, Evans said that he “gave it my best shot but sometimes that’s not enough”. The resignation came amidst news of the 50-year-old being investigated by the Metropolitan Police for a historical sexual assault claim.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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The real reason why they are not replacing him is because they cant find anyone shouty enough.
Now there is just 9……………………………….
If they have any sort of brain, they’ll put Chris Harris in his place. Matt, Rory, and Chris are all great presenters. If people would just stop comparing them to the old trio, they might actually enjoy the show. I’m looking forward to how the show proceeds forward from here. Also ready for the grand tour to hurry up and release….
Good! Theres way too many of them.
Did he seem a little “shouty” to you as well?
Mr. Chris Harris !! No other !
People will most certainly disagree with me here but I don’t feel like Matt should lead the show. He constantly sounds like he’s reading off an autocue and it’s not coming naturally to him, I’m not saying ditch him from the show, just make Chris the number 1 presenter
Because they cant
He’s driving a Renault Twingo on this picture, I think that’s why he got fired.
Shame. I am totally available.