The previous week, Evans responded to the show’s critics by quoting overnight television figures, writing: “The new Top Gear is a hit.
Chris Evans has since commented on the numbers, posting on Twitter: “The way Top Gear is being viewed is repositioning the way television is consumed.
“Overnight television viewing figures for Top Gear have never been less relevant.
The BBC’s newly rebooted Top Gear isn’t having the best time; reviews have been relatively negative while viewing figures dropped a third between the first and second episode.