Chris Evans for Top Gear

[X5Sport]

Not really a surprise given his 'petrolhead' status.

Perhaps he'll be quite good at it......

[Mpower]

Who is he replacing,Gezza?

[Mars]

I'm not that keen on him, to be honest, but I think he's a good fit for the role - hopefully he will bring his Daytona Spyder into the studio, would love to see that in more detail.

[Mars]

[quote="Mpower"]
Who is he replacing,Gezza?
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Yes - think the lineup also includes Jodie Kidd, the bird who did the fastest lap in the reasonably priced car

[pvr]

Yuck, don't like Jody Kidd at all.

Chris should be ok as a presenter, but this would have to be a complete new format - which I would expect it will be.

Would not mind his pay check though …

[Turks]

Chris is a petrol head. He is a good presenter. Not sure that he will bring the viewers that Clarkson did though, along with May and Hammond. They had a spark, and just had fun. I think that is what I enjoyed about the show - it wasn't too serious. It was easy watching, but entertaining too.

Let's see...


Turks.

[Mpower]

I might watch it to see if it's any good but since being amused by the original trio's antics on Sunday nights at 8:00pm from the beginning I'm don't think it could be improved upon…my opinion.

[AW8]

I will keep an open mind re Chris Evans. I used to find him ok on the big breakfast with Gaby Roslin but I can't really listen to him on Radio 2  - what with the silly hooter noises and constant intense excited tone which after a while can irritate and appear to lack sincerity.

I think Jodie Kidd isn't a bad choice - her classic car show with Quentin Wilson was watchable in most parts (not everyone likes his vampire looks but he knows what he is walking about).

Rebecca Johnson & Matt Watson (from I want that car), would add provenance for many as  arguably would Chris Harris or even Jason Dawe from the Used Car Roadshow......Steve Coogan likes and knows his cars & might help keep a lid on Chris's studio ego & keep him in check....(his brother Brendan once filled in for JC on TG, though some could argue Brendan's driving history might not appeal to the BBC - which is a shame).

In terms of presenters and programme style I guess it all depends if the producers want, factual, sexy, fundny Etc.
Ultimately the BBC want to provide entertainment and with those in the studio ideally having a presentation team dynamic.

At last years Festival Of Speed I thought  Chris Evans seemed more focused on waving to crowds than driving with any conviction up the Hill.  He is undeniably a huge Entertianment Personality - I just hope that he and the producers keeps some focus on other people featuring & importantly that they also keep appropriate focus on the cars.