James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond are out at the BBC’s “Top Gear.” It looks like the trio will be replaced by “Life on Mars” actor Philip Glenister, Jodie Kidd from “Classic Car Show” and racer and TV personality Guy Martin.
The U.K.’s Sunday Express is reporting that BBC2, the channel on which “Top Gear” airs, is looking to close the deal quickly after the loss of the current presenters.
The show’s co-creator, Andy Wilman, also quit. He was overheard talking about the new lineup with noted car guy Jay Kay and his band Jamiroquai.
Martin is a motorcycle racer, tinkerer and the son of a truck mechanic. According to his bio, “if it’s not a challenge to life, limb and sanity, then he’s just not interested.” He also might be the only TT rider to set a lap record with an engine built and tuned himself.
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