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Regards Alan AP08 MOG 2016 Plus 4 GDi - Mazda Soul Red Metallic
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Exactly my thoughts too! Definitely wasn't an obvious choice on my list.
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I know he was the quickest star in the affordable car strand but choosing him as a presenter rather suggests that they are struggling.
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Chris Evans is reported to be struggling to drive and talk at the same time. Maybe I should put  forward as presenter! I can see the whole series coming to a premature end.
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I sense interference from the commercial arm of the BBC - bring in a gentleman from the USA to boost onward sales.
I wonder if they approached Jay Leno and he turned them down / asked for too much money?
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well, they had to replace James May's eye candy value, somehow, didn't they?
I guess if David Coulthard was ever intended to be part of the team, then Matt LeBlanc is his replacement. If that's the case, then under the circumstances, not a bad catch.
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bring back Clarkson, Hammond and May. For all their faults they were better than the desperation replacements the BBC are offering.
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I'm pretty sure that the BBC won't want to fall into the trap of making the presenters of any future 'Top Gear' a fixed long term thing.
I also have a feeling that 'Top Gear' will be produced to be more like 'The One Show' or 'Country File' with cars.
All rather 'NICE'....ho hum..
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I hope it doesn't fall flat on it's face. I was so pleased that Clarkson was taken off and if the replacement under Chris Evans fails then JC will be so smug
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But We Americans don't even watch American Top Gear. Hammond, May and Clarkson have a chemistry that you cant intentionally re-create. Nothing else the BBC will replace it with will equal it's former popularity. Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.
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