Matt LeBlanc Is Quitting Top Gear

American presenter Matt LeBlanc is leaving Top Gear after the end of next season to spend more time in the US with family and friends
Matt LeBlanc Is Quitting Top Gear

Matt LeBlanc has announced he’s leaving Top Gear after the next series, in a shock move that frankly nobody saw coming.

Drafted in alongside Chris Evans and Rory Reid after Clarkson, Hammond and May departed, LeBlanc has become a favourite with a lot of fans for his increasingly evident ad-libbed wit and his growing rapport with Chris Harris.

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But being away from his family so much has taken its toll, according to the former Friends star. While he acknowledged it had been “great fun,” he said:

“…the time commitment and extensive travel… takes me away from my family and friends more than I’m comfortable with.

“It’s unfortunate, but for these reasons I will not be continuing my involvement with the show. I will forever be a Top Gear fan and I wish the team continued success. Thanks for a great drive.”

The media frenzy over who will replace him starts now.

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H4R1S_01

He will come back in 15 years as a 4x4 crossover

05/31/2018 - 19:00 |
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I lol’d

05/31/2018 - 21:38 |
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lmaooooooo

05/31/2018 - 23:50 |
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Damn Matt full on Mitsubishid

06/01/2018 - 04:02 |
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Unamd Prcent

Alex Kersten hope you’ve been working out no you can beat Rory in arm wresting and be on Top Gear

05/31/2018 - 19:09 |
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I’ve been in the gym a lot so Reid is going down next time!

05/31/2018 - 20:00 |
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Anonymous

Tiff Needell?

05/31/2018 - 19:21 |
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slevo beavo

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Good shout. Been years since he was a presenter on top gear.

05/31/2018 - 21:34 |
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Anonymous

He was the best of the post-Clarkson-Hammond-May Top Gear

05/31/2018 - 19:23 |
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Anonymous

They need to replace Leblanc with Eric Andre, he’d be a perfect fit for Top Gear

05/31/2018 - 19:33 |
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Anonymous

Another one bites the dust

05/31/2018 - 20:26 |
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Chris D.

Well better than leaving like Clarkson

05/31/2018 - 20:32 |
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Anonymous

I dont blame him. I wish him the best!

05/31/2018 - 20:54 |
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Anonymous

Tiff Needell. Sorted

05/31/2018 - 21:12 |
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DriftMaster2.0

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

No he’s been a TG rival 4 years

06/03/2018 - 15:36 |
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TheStigsAmerican Cousin

The Top Gear gods require more sacrifices

05/31/2018 - 21:51 |
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