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.
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.”
Thanks for the laughs @Matt_LeBlanc. What a ride! Good luck with everything you do in future. 👌🏾
— Rory Reid (@MrRoryReid) May 31, 2018
Had the best time working with @matt_leblanc. Sad it had to stop, but I totally understand his reasons for doing so. Best of luck big dog!
— chris harris (@harrismonkey) May 31, 2018
The media frenzy over who will replace him starts now.
Comments
Aw come on, he was the only funny one. This is why I can’t watch top gear without clarkson.
The latest episode of Friends: The One Where Joey Leaves Top Gear
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So no one told you life was gonna be this way👏👏👏👏👏
Ali A on top gear
(Ali A intro intensifies)
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