Attention will now turn to who could replace LeBlanc. Get Top Gear news and reviews in your inbox, Enter your email address to receive regular Top Gear newsletters. “We can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to on screen later this year,” he added. This service is provided by Disqus and is subject to their privacy policy and terms of use. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. These are external links and will open in a new window. However, if we take a closer look, its easy to see why the BBC wanted to bring him on. LeBlanc was described as a "captain" by Chris Evans, Chris Harris, Matt LeBlanc and Rory Reid were the hosts after Chris Evans' departure, Evans and LeBlanc only worked on one series together, 25 things you absolutely need to know about Top Gear's 25th series, Matt LeBlanc has 'no plan' for Friends reunion.
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We’ll have more news on additional Top Gear cast members shortly…. BBC Studios is a commercial company that is owned by the BBC (and just the BBC). LeBlanc went on to front the show with Rory Reid and Chris Harris when Evans left after his first series. “What a thrill!”. The last series of Top Gear was sold to more than 150 territories, so producers may be looking for someone with similar global appeal and star quality. When Evans left the show after just one series, he described LeBlanc as the "captain". UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues. Acting out our craziest car notions on screen is a dream job and I know we’ll both be debating some epic road trip ideas. LeBlanc's last series will be his fourth. He co-hosted Top Gear from 2016 to 2019. Lighter, more nimble, cheaper: are the entry-level supercar siblings the ones to have? He is best known for his portrayal of Joey Tribbiani in the NBC sitcom Friends and in its spin-off series Joey. Critics and fans responded positively to LeBlanc's first series without Evans. Matthew Steven LeBlanc is an American actor, comedian and director. Read about our approach to external linking. Matt LeBlanc is to leave Top Gear after the next series.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. “As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I’m honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic show’s new chapter,” said Matt. The news comes following the fifth and final series of BBC Two's Episodes, in which LeBlanc starred alongside Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan. ", BBC Two controller Patrick Holland said: "I want to thank the fabulous Matt LeBlanc for being a brilliant co-host on Top Gear.". Matt LeBlanc quit BBC show Top Gear after saying that he didn't want to extend his £1million a-year-contract to the next series. It’s the LEGO Technic team’s most ambitious collaboration yet, and all 3,696 pieces could be yours. UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues.
"The next series of Top Gear (Matt's last) promises to be something very special and we have great plans to welcome a new co-host to join the team for 2019 and beyond.". ", He added: "It's unfortunate, but for these reasons I will not be continuing my involvement with the show. We were always going to be borrowing him from his day job as one of the top comic actors in Hollywood so I wish him all the very best. Ladies and gentlemen, please be upstanding for your new Top Gear host… Mr Matt LeBlanc!Yes, the fastest-ever Star in a Reasonably Priced Car – … Matt LeBlanc is an American actor who became the lead presenter of Top Gear following his predecessor, Chris Evans, quitting after just one series. TG is proud to announce a brand new presenter for Series 23. Read about our approach to external linking.