Another Round of Changes for Top Gear UK Cast

Published on September 28, 2016 in News by Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin

Last year, we covered the changes in hosts for the car show Top Gear UK. After Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May left, a new duo was chosen to lead the BBC’s biggest program: Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans.

Sadly, enthusiasts didn’t like Evans' particular style; during the first season, viewership steadily declined. The BBC decided to not renew M. Evans’ contract.

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To replace him, three presenters will lead the show: Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid.

The last two aren’t newcomers into the series: they were previously hosting Extra Gear, where they were very popular. Their on-screen chemistry were far better than Evans and Leblanc’s, while Chris Harris is a professional race driver.

Top Gear UK’s next season is currently being taped, and should start airing at the start of 2017.