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[J306TD]

TBH I think they are just hiring who ever accepts the job. Matt Le Blanc and Chris Evans yes they both like cars but what do they know about presenting and narrating a car show

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[Rustynuts]

it's not the first time he has hit someone. A thug in my book. A very entertaining and witty thug, but a thug nonetheless.

 

To be fair, punching piers morgan deserves a medal really.

[Lady Elanore]

. Matt Le Blanc and Chris Evans yes they both like cars but what do they know about presenting and narrating a car show

 

Thee was a time when Clonkson was just a writer for Performance Car, James May had been sacked from Autocar and Richard Hammond was a local radio presenter. None of them were TV car show presenters. Perhaps that is what made them so special, they didn't really know what they were doing and so it remained refreshing to watch them for many years (even if people moaned about the last few years of the show)

[Lady Elanore]

To be fair, punching piers morgan deserves a medal really.

I know, that's the fly in my ointment

[Lady Elanore]

So has anyone kept count of who is allegedly going to appear on TG as part of the main-ish cast?

 

Is it (so far):  Chris Evans

                     Sabine

                     Guy Martin?

                     Matt Leblanc

                     Chris Harris?

                     Eddie Jordan?

                     Crashtor Maldanardo (made that one up)

Edited 5 February, 2016 by Lady Elanore

[XLBaconDoubleCheese]

TBH I think they are just hiring who ever accepts the job. Matt Le Blanc and Chris Evans yes they both like cars but what do they know about presenting and narrating a car show

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Both petrol heads, both producing experience, both well seasoned professionals in the world of TV. All good to me, I'd rather watch someone who is genuinely a petrol head that takes a while to settle in as a presenter than someone whos a banging presenter but doesnt really 'get' cars. 

[Gizmo]

Matt Le Blanc and Chris Evans yes they both like cars but what do they know about presenting and narrating a car show

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How much experience do you expect? 

 

As he is a petrolhead and a TV & radio presenter I would have thought he was ideal... time will tell, but far better to have someone who is passionate about the subject IMO.

Edited 6 February, 2016 by Gizmo68

[seboni121]

Chris evans

Matt le blanc

Chris harris

I think that line up should be fine, doesnt really require a female as this would spoil the show, females and petrol is not a good mix

[Lady Elanore]

Chris evans

Matt le blanc

Chris harris

I think that line up should be fine, doesnt really require a female as this would spoil the show, females and petrol is not a good mix

I am not going to bite  Although I think Sabine will spoil your party

[Gizmo]

I am not going to bite  Although I think Sabine will spoil your party

 

German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who apparently confirmed that she won't be hosting. 

[Lady Elanore]

German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who apparently confirmed that she won't be hosting. 

I didn't think she would be a host, more likely a contributor?

[mac11irl]

German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who apparently confirmed that she won't be hosting.

So is she going be Zee Shtigge then?

[Lady Elanore]

So is she going be Zee Shtigge then?

That would be fun. I thought she would just occasionally pop up and scare people randomly? Don't suppose she can do the Ring stuff at the moment though, unless they have lifted the speed limits?

[Jim H]

Chris evans

Matt le blanc

Chris harris

I think that line up should be fine, doesnt really require a female as this would spoil the show, females and petrol is not a good mix

 

So Evans replaces Clarkson - a controversial loud moth car nut.

Harris replaces May - the knowledgeable nerd (however certainly not a Captin Slow)

Will Le Blanc replace Hammond?

 

Sabine is The Stigess (female Stig)?

Edited 6 February, 2016 by Jim H

[Lady Elanore]

So Evans replaces Clarkson - a controversial loud moth car nut.

Harris replaces May - the knowledgeable nerd (however certainly not a Captin Slow)

Will Le Blanc replace Hammond?

 

Sabine is The Stigess (female Stig)?

Actually, when you put it like that...

[gullyg]

I think it's been said before but Rebecca Jackson might be a credible option. She's a really good presenter and has good car credentials.

She also happens to be quite presentable, I'm certainly happy watching her car reviews on YouTube.

Edited 6 February, 2016 by gullyg

[seboni121]

Is becky a porsche driver ?

[seboni121]

I am not going to bite Although I think Sabine will spoil your party

Wouldnt mind is the female drivers stuck their a€SES out in the corners in a rear wheel drive vehicle of course

[Jim H]

Is Becky a porsche driver ?

Yep, that's the one.

 

She is a car journalist (Car buyer and The Telegraph) who's done a bit of TV (I want That Car on ITV4) and can drive well (She races Porsches).

 

 

Not bad looking either. Perfect for the Job.   :yes:

[gadgetman]

If they're redoing the format they should ditch the stig too

[moley]

If they're redoing the format they should ditch the stig too

It looks like they are still using the track at Dunsfold. They should have made a complete break from any parts of the last format of Top Gear.

[Jim H]

If they're redoing the format they should ditch the stig too

No, Keep the Stig, ditch SIARPC. :yes:

[Lady Elanore]

No, Keep the Stig, ditch SIARPC. :yes:

I've never really enjoyed that bit either, but I wondered if it was a big draw for the 'celebs' to go on the show. A lot of them genuinely seemed to enjoy it.

[mac11irl]

Siarpc was a good concept, until it just became part of the uk leg of media promotion for film releases etc (diaz, cruise, wahlberg etc..)

it just became crap. Plus it lost the charm when the car got better - the lliana was crap, the lacetti not much better. The cee'd and astra just too "good" imo

[Lady Elanore]

Siarpc was a good concept, until it just became part of the uk leg of media promotion for film releases etc (diaz, cruise, wahlberg etc..)

it just became crap. Plus it lost the charm when the car got better - the lliana was crap, the lacetti not much better. The cee'd and astra just too "good" imo

Perhaps a 'Wall of China Wind Force premium' is required