Chris Evans announced as new TG presenter

[otolith]

There was a reason that TG's tame racing driver is mute...

[Mr Tidy]

otolith said:

There was a reason that TG's tame racing driver is mute...

Yes, I thought that was because he couldn't speak!

Or wasn't allowed to..........

[wseed]

I too am glad that top gear is finally going to be back and Chris Evans is IMHO a great choice . As said already a natural entertainer who happens to be a Petrolhead and not too geeky. Lets hope any co-hosts are of the same calibre.

[otolith]

Mr Tidy said:

otolith said:

There was a reason that TG's tame racing driver is mute...

Yes, I thought that was because he couldn't speak!

Or wasn't allowed to..........

You need one if you want to see how fast a car can go, but (in Clarkson/Wilman's opinion) you don't want to hear their boring opinions.

[Escort Si-130]

This is what surprised me the most about it. Slimey two faced, backstabbing, muppet.
I WONT be watching the new Top Gear; RIP Top Gear.

PoleDriver said:

It wasn't that long ago that he was publicly saying that he did not have the slightest interest in presenting TG!

[thelawnet1]

mybrainhurts said:

Well, to say I'm shocked would be an understatement.

Chris Evans is the last person I'd expect to have a sex change. BBC kept that one quiet.

He's come out as a black woman!

[daytona365]

The old prat is dead. Long live the new prat, comes to mind.

[blade7]

Stinkfoot said:

Never really liked him but thank fk that dull as ditch water Chris Harris aint got the gig.

He knew too much about cars and driving and hasn't mastered ass kissing.

[fttm]

Top Gear was past it's prime in many ways , it'll be good to have a fresh start and I'll give Chris Evans the benefit of doubt until proved otherwise . Guy Martin never , huge fan but his unique appeal is hands on rather than sucking up for the ratings , would ruin his style IMHO .

[iambeowulf]

hora said:

Chris Evans was a great TV presenter when I was in my 20's.

Sorry. The BBC should have parked it for a year.

Rebounds are messy affairs.

Do all of your posts have relationship connotations?



Go Chris. It'll be a good start. (Oh, I'm at it now!)

[MarshPhantom]

Fastra said:

First guest Shaun Ryder.

Show stopped!

Star in a stolen fkin car.

[MarshPhantom]

H..... said:

VolvoT5 said:

Evans is a tt, ruined R2 and I'm sure he will ruin TG as well.

The listening figures show that it's not Evans that's the tt

Strictly Come Dancing is very popular, by your logic Bruce Forsyth must be a comedy genius and not a tt.

[MarshPhantom]

Einion Yrth said:

The Crack Fox said:

I hated Clarkson. I found him boorish, overbearing, predictable and dull. Exactly the kind of public school bully that turns up at parties and gets on everyone's tits. Evans is modest, intelligent, funny and above all can add some much needed sparkle to a tired old TG. I look forward to seeing who the other two are.

Funny thing is, that's sort of what I liked about Clarkson. I don't think Evans will work but we'll see; it wouldn't be the first time I've been totally wrong.

Exactly, Clarkson may well be a complete prick on and off screen but he was right for the show.

[Adrian W]

If it turns out to be Evens, OLeary and Kidd I won't bother watching

[Mcphisto]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/nick-knowles-to...


Thank god he's too busy at the moment!

[robinessex]

velocefica said:

Top Gear was getting on my tits. It's not even a decent car show, Fast & Loud, Wheeler Dealers etc are more my thing.

I suppose with an average age watching of about 10 years old the juvenile antic of Mr Evans will suit the stunts.

Probably not good idea to appoint someone that has a LaFerrari as most other cars will be absolutely st in comparison.

Should have appointed someone with a Nissan Micra as a daily

Nice car type programmes for, er, 11yr olds. Pretty dire rubbish really, I sit there watching for the 'mistakes'.

Whatever anyone says, the mad 3 made TG theirs, and they/it can't be replaced. If the mad 3 go elsewhere, BBC are stuffed. Hang on, thet are stuffed anyway. So that's F1 coverage that's been ruined, don't watch it anymore, and now TG. Brilliant.

Edited by robinessex on Wednesday 17th June 07:37

[Jonsv8]

Regrettably it was either Evans or Graham Norton. I'm not sure the bbc ever look any further.

Broadly Evans appeals/appealed to younger audiences and I always thought R2 in the day was aimed at older women - two markets that aren't traditional top gear territory.

[ian2144]

Adrian W said:

If it turns out to be Evens, OLeary and Kidd I won't bother watching

What's O realy doing in the mix ? Didn't think he was a car guy.. He Should stay on the wretch factor.

[anonymous-user]

Dr Murdoch said:

smileymikey said:

I'm chucking Guy Martins name into the mix as a co presenter

+1 and in addition the post below who recommends Jodie Kidd.

Chris Evans, Guy Martin and Jodie Kidd

I might actually watch it!

This sounds awful to me. Guy Martin (I've read his book) admits he doesn't like talking to the camera, which is why he always talks to somebody whilst he is being filmed. People like him because he's a character but that doesn't mean he'd be a good presenter. Personally, I like him as a bike racer and promoter of the TT.

[djdest]

He's just commented on the news paper stories, and said at 8:15 will tell the story of how it all came about