Matt LeBlanc to return as host of Top Gear


26 09 2016

Former Friends star Matt LeBlac is set to return as the host of BBC's Top Gear in 2017, starring alongside Chris Harris and Rory Reid.

LeBlanc has signed a deal with the BBC to host the next two series of the show, and the Channel Editor Patrick Holland commented 'I am thrilled that Matt LeBlanc is returning to Top Gear. He's a huge talent whose love of cars is infectious. I can't wait for the series to return to BBC Two next year'.

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