Would never have thought the Friends actor would have been picked ..

FROM THE BBC APP


Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc is be one of the new presenters of Top Gear when the motoring programme returns to BBC Two in May.
The US actor will be the show's first non-British host in its 39-year history.
"Matt's a lifelong fellow petrolhead and I'm thrilled he's joining Top Gear," said Chris Evans of his new co-host.

Matt LeBlanc We'll have to learn a different language

To be fair he is a massive petrolhead, and I'd imagine that he will help with the international appeal for the program too, which has had a bit of a kicking thanks to JC

Roll on May, then we can make up our minds as to whether it works or not  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
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One more reason not to watch for me!

As if Beaker wasn't enough, now we have an "actor" telling us about cars.

Just a crude attempt by the BBC to try and make up for lost sales in the US market IMHO.

TG has been a big global earner for the Beeb ...I guess they think by bringing in Le Blanc it will help protect that and perhaps even grow the brand by appealing to the yankee doodle dandies  The forums premier drug dealer and human trafficking consultant


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But I thought that there was a Topgear America to start with...... does this mean that they will get 2 bites of the cherry And to think that's our invention, is there no justice in this cruel world? Come to think of it, has anyone seen "Topgear America"? I know it exists, cos James May was racing one of their presenters in that Rally Cross episode........Wonder why it's not on Dave..... maybe they are waiting for us all to become word perfect for all the English episodes  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
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You can see TG USA on YouTube - it's quite good and the three presenters work well together. As its franchised it's not really stolen from us.

Funniest I read today was that Mr Evans is finding it hard to drive and talk at the same time and he gets car sick when driven fast  "On first name terms with my local Dealer......now."

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That should brighten up some of those dull interiors, Technicolor yawn  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
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The 'actor' is a huge petrolhead, so I see no reason why he wouldn't be any worse, or better, than anyone else.

He just happens to be famous for non-car reasons. Tim Allen is another massive petrolhead and he'd probably be equally as good. Rowan Atkinson, the actor pr comedian, likewise. Nick Mason, the drummer. Rick Parfitt, the guitarist. Nigel Kennedy, the violinist. The list is endless. Richard Hammond started out in hospital radio, so maybe that makes him a DJ?

I really don't have an opinion either way at this stage. I don't think he'll be bad at all. I'm keeping an open mind as I don't think the success of the show has ever revolved around one person. It's the sum of its parts that will be key. Si. <This is my name.

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A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

I think the reports of Chris Evans being car sick, not being able to talk and drive, producers leaving along with the announcement of Matt is just hype to keep the show in the news until May.
Watched an old epsiode where Chris Evans was driving the reasonably priced car, he seemed to have no issues playing to the camera and driving then. Was quite sad as he was on about taking over from terry wogan. Mine was a blue one!

Rowan Atkinson for top gear.
now that would be good.
he is a true petrol head.

Eye candy for the ladies... helps sell shows overseas... gets people who liked Friends on board......

I didn't like or watch Friends...

He's a Joey.... and if you're of a certain again, you'll know the Joey I'm referring to.... Regards
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in my opinion, Rowan Atkinson is "eye candy" enough for the ladies

gregdav wrote:

Rowan Atkinson for top gear.
now that would be good.
he is a true petrol head.

Mr Bean on Top Gear. That would be just about perfect.

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