Matt LeBlanc Is OUT At Top Gear — WHO Do You Want To See Replace Him?

Matt LeBlanc Is OUT At Top Gear — WHO Do You Want To See Replace Him?
Ever since Top Gear fired Jeremy Clarkson, and Andy Wilman, Richard Hammond and James May walked away from the show, it just hasn't been the same. On the bright side, at least it hasn't been as bad as Top Gear USA.

Having said that, the BBC has made it clear that it will continue to soldier on and it will be adding a new co-host for 2019.

But, uh, who should it be?

So, I turn to you, Spies. IF you were the one making the casting call, who would you slot in for Matt LeBlanc's role? Would it be another A-lister? Would it be a no-name automotive writer? Would you pick a woman?

What say you, Spies?



The Friends and Episodes star began presenting the BBC Two show alongside Chris Evans in 2016.

LeBlanc went on to front the show with Rory Reid and Chris Harris when Evans left after his first series.

LeBlanc said that despite Top Gear being "great fun", the "time commitment and extensive travel... takes me away from my family and friends more than I'm comfortable with."

He added: "It's unfortunate, but for these reasons I will not be continuing my involvement with the show. I will forever be a Top Gear fan and I wish the team continued success. Thanks for a great drive..."

 


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runninglogan1runninglogan1 - 6/1/2018 7:54:28 PM
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I always liked Tiff Needell. He's probably too old now but I bet he can still beat Chris Harris around a track.

If they want an American to replace LeBlanc, Adam Carolla and Joe Rogan are both big car guys.



Maybe Joe Rogan?


mre30mre30 - 6/1/2018 8:27:36 PM
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The format is becoming obsolete (I'm not sure how ratings go in the rest of world but US Top Gear ratings with different hosts are lousy) and I suspect its time to wind it down.

BBC should never have fired Clarkson. I am all for politeness and decorum and am really quite a courteous person who is shocked by the coarseness in our society, but the reason Jeremy got canned was quite quaint in comparison to all the things that American A**holes do and get away with. Being a boor is much different than being a racist or misogamist. Jeremy was just a drunken boor really nothing more and being a British show, that side of him could be construed as charming. Punching a co-worker was unfortunate but I bet BBC regretted how they handled it !

Jeremy could have paid the guy a settlement or something perhaps.


talie64talie64 - 6/4/2018 6:10:33 AM
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Clarkson should have been sacked on the spot, if I did that I would have been sacked and found it hard to find another job, boring overated and pompous.


mre30mre30 - 6/4/2018 4:01:22 PM
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He was sacked on the spot - that's my point. Maybe he shouldn't have? In comparison to the jerks running things now, his behavior borders on polite.


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/1/2018 9:20:15 PM
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There are some patently ill-suited people to consider: Tiff Needell (annoying and whining), Adam Corolla (impressed with himself but no one else is), and anyone on camera in the American versions of Top Gear.

Leblanc and Harris were the new franchise. While I like Rory Reid, he's just a bit too "cheerleadery" and faux naive not to be scripted wrong.

Having an American join Harris and Reid would be a good move. Ditching the celebrity in the car thing would be good. Ditch all chatting with a celebrity. Do nothing but car segments.


runninglogan1runninglogan1 - 6/2/2018 1:22:48 AM
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Weren't you hating on Chris Harris when he was announced? So much for your opinion.


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/2/2018 8:13:22 AM
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Chris Evans.

Chris Harris has acquitted himself quite nicely.


garysandiegogarysandiego - 6/1/2018 10:46:27 PM
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Rowan Atkinson. Not only is he a genuine car guy, who actually knows how to drive, he's British and funny. What could go wrong? Assuming they could afford him.


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/2/2018 3:36:42 PM
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Get Milo Yiannoppoulos LOL


xjug1987axjug1987a - 6/1/2018 11:12:41 PM
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Say you we wrong, hire Clarkson, Hammond and May... Just do it!


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/2/2018 3:37:44 PM
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@xjug1987a EXACTLY

@coch You're an ageist dimwit.


xjug1987axjug1987a - 6/3/2018 9:26:54 AM
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So don’t... nothing has worked so fix what wasn’t broken..,


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/4/2018 8:59:23 AM
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@coch I know you probably fantasize about being with a hot-looking, ballsy entrepreneur like me, but even with your most provocative pick up line, (1) I have a wife and am happy in that arrangement, (2) even if I were gay, being the bottom would not interest me, and finally (3) I would never spend bed time with someone as unintelligent and hateful as you. May our Lord and Savior bless you. Namaste.


carloslassitercarloslassiter - 6/2/2018 7:35:57 AM
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Joe Rogan? Did someone suggest Joe Rogan?


Tiberius1701ATiberius1701A - 6/4/2018 5:30:40 PM
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Patrick Dempsey would be my choice. It would get my wife to watch the show with me!!
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