BBC Says Top Gear Host Chris Evans Will Not Be Replaced On Series

Chris Evans’ spot in the Top Gear team will not be filled by a new member. Shortly after his announcement of stepping down from the Top Gear crew and after a claimed sexual assault in the 1990s, rumors suggesting a potential replacement for Chris Evans came back to public attention.

However, the BBC does not plan on hiring a new presenter to replace Evans, the Evening Standard reports. Instead, the remaining team at Top Gear will fill in his spot as they resume filming in September.

The news comes from a BBC spokesperson, who confirmed that the next series of the program that used to be the world’s most popular car-focused show would continue without any changes in the current roster.


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MDarringer - 7/5/2016 3:41:30 PM

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They had SIX hosts. They need THREE. Ditch everyone but Leblanc, Reid, and Harris.

mini22 - 7/5/2016 6:44:43 PM

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I essentially agree. However Both Jordan and Sabine could be used for certain clips. I think Matt,Rory and Chris should Tri-host in much the same way as Jeremy, James and Richard did. Also ditch extra gear. It is not really needed. I would keep the rally car Mini and Rally driver track. That is more interesting and distinguishes the new Top Gear from the old one. It may take a little bit to gel but I think there is talent in these 3.

MDarringer - 7/5/2016 7:16:15 PM

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@mini22 Extragear was made because TopGear was shit and Rory and Chris were the show.