New Cast For “Top Gear” Announced

Many of us were sad to see our beloved Top Gear cast of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go, but the BBC has announced a new generation of hosts who hope to keep the wheels in motion.

Top Gear Reboot Cast

The original three Top Gear presenters will be replaced by seven newcomers:

Eddie Jordan — Former racer and Irish Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee.

Sabine Schmitz — The first woman to win the first woman to win the 24 Hours Nurburgring race in 1996.

Chris Harris — Automotive journalist and star of the popular YouTube channel “Chris Harris on Cars.”

Rory Reid — Top Gear fan and experienced automotive journalist discovered during public auditions.

Chris Evans — A top BBC radio DJ and Ferrari collector.

Matt LeBlanc — Former “Friends” funnyman and automotive enthusiast.

The Stig — Mystery man in a white suit.

The Top Gear reboot kicks off on May 8.

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Sources:
BBC News
Jalopnik
Gizmodo