BBC Close to Signing New Top Gear Hosts
The BBC has reportedly narrowed down its search for the next trio of hosts for Top Gear.
The U.K.’s Sunday Express is reporting that Top Gear‘s next three hosts could be Life on Mars actor Philip Glenister, Classic Car Show‘s Jodie Kidd and Channel 4 presenter Guy Martin. Kidd is a well-known TV personality and has previously appeared as a guest on Top Gear, while Glenister also hosts a U.K. show called For the Love of Cars that focuses on the restoration of historic British automobiles. Martin is a professional motorcycle racer and has hosted numerous television series in the U.K.
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After Jeremy Clarkson was fired recently after assaulting a producer on the show, co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May both declined to sign contracts for a new series of the show. BBC is rumored to relaunch Top Gear next year with three new hosts and it remains to be seen if the format will change.
[Source: Sunday Express]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Doesn't sound like a winner to me. I think the guys with the power to fire blew it. It will never have the same flavor as the original....might as well change the name to Gear Grinder.
If you hire Mr. Bean to host, I'd watch it.