17/06/2015
Chris Evans Reveals Top Gear Job
Chris Evans has revealed that he will be the new lead presenter of Top Gear.
Evans made the revelation on his Radio 2 breakfast show this morning.
He said that prior to the official announcement he contacted former presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, to tell them he had accepted the job – which he had previously said he wouldn't take.
Evans said that Richard Hammond wished him luck and "didn't blame him" for taking the job, with Clarkson also wishing him the "best of luck".
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Evans made the revelation on his Radio 2 breakfast show this morning.
He said that prior to the official announcement he contacted former presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, to tell them he had accepted the job – which he had previously said he wouldn't take.
Evans said that Richard Hammond wished him luck and "didn't blame him" for taking the job, with Clarkson also wishing him the "best of luck".
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