New Top Gear

I haven't make it through an entire episode yet, I either fall asleep or leave the room. Completely boring content. What I saw of episode 3 was alright with the TDF, other than that just poorly scripted dull banter. Clarkson was always fun to listen to with his creative wit. How the hell did Evans ever become a celebrity anyway? Is he the son or nephew of some television producer?

 

Edit, just read the article. That's great news. Harris and Leblanc can lead the show places. Sabine needs to go as well.

 

"Stepping down from Top Gear. Gave it my best shot but sometimes that's not enough.
I feel like my standing aside is the single best thing I can now do to help the cause."
Chris Evans to step down as Top Gear presenter - BBC News

 

They could utilize Sabine's driving skills more than they do. The problem is that her abilities overlap with The Stig character. I still think she's very likeable though, and wouldn't want her to depart.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Hard to believe this happened so fast.
good riddance though

 

This departure may have more to do with Chris Evans under investigation by the police for a complain of alleged sexual harrassment way back in the 90s, more than falling TV ratings.
This is what I think.

This has been in the news for a while already, but apparently, the police is now taking the case seriously and Evans is going to be interrogated at length. That's probably why he prefers to abandon the programme whilst he will be in the limelight for another reason.

Chris Evans is just one of many people in showbiz in UK accused of sexual harrassment and having their career terminated through the unwelcome exposure. Some end up being prosecuted and jailed for it, others escape jail, but have to forfeit their job as their reputation never recovers.

 

Sexual assault rather than harrassment AFAIK but I won't miss him, the others seemed to have a good screen presence whereas he seemed to be all a bit too shouty.....

 

Harrassment, assault, not much difference really.

I don't know if this is true or just malicious. Time will tell.

I have NEVER liked Chris Evans, long before him taking over Top Gear.

He sounds like an immature individual, constantly screaming and interrupting people.

 

Thought the last episode was really good. The segment on the mg with evans was enjoyable too. Should have started series with this episode and just put the first one in trash. You can only make a first impression once...

 

I had to check my CV to make sure I'd never worked at the BBC

 

I really enjoyed the first episode of this season. The chemistry between Matt, Chris, and Rory isn't as slick as it should be yet (particularly in the studio), but it was enjoyable. I liked that there were fewer presenters and that we didn't get screamed at with hysteria for a full hour.

Give them time, I think they're doing as well as anyone could expect.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

I liked the first episode a lot and am looking forward to the upcoming one this Sunday. It's much better with fewer presenters and they have three I find pretty entertaining.

 

Good grief, no. The less we see of Eddie Jordan, the better.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

+1.

 

+2

 

Excellent episode today. They're 2 for 2 this season. Keep it up. Having this plus The Grand Tour is fantastic.

 

It was I enjoyed it immensely. Love the Giulia anyway but to see Chris Harris put it above the M3 (He's a fan of M3's). He drove the M3 in ExtraGear (on the web after the show) and you can see how much he likes them.

Oh and I'd take the Lamborghini every time. I agree with Matt LB that the Porsche is not a super car despite being quicker!

 

Keeping everything same is the point of tg. For attempt at different, go to gt

 

Just watched Episode 1 of the new TG season. What an improvement. Matt, Chris, and Rory are the right combination of presenters. They seem to have very good chemistry and are all very watchable.

To be honest, I enjoyed this episode more than nearly all of the very forgettable TGT episodes in which Clarkson & Co seem to be on a never ending quest for bigger & stupider where the cars are just props.

 

I feel the new Top Gear is more in-line with how the series was in the earlier years before it turned into destroying cars like dropping pianos on them or whatnot. The Grand Tour has continued that, which is entertaining sometimes, but I like the current Top Gear more thus far. Either way, I hope both series keep running as it's nice to have as many car shows as possible. Us car enthusiasts are in the minority so anything car related is ok with me.