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