He is the captain Top Gear truly needs going forward, the perfect torso for the rest of TG’s limbs,” Evans wrote.
After Chris Evans’ perhaps not-so-surprising departure from Top Gear, all eyes have now turned to Matt LeBlanc; with fans wondering whether the ex-Friends star could be the one to save the struggling series.
With the BBC announcing Evans will not be replaced as the main host on the show, it’s essentially boosted LeBlanc from co-host to lead anchor.
“I have never worked with a more committed and drive team than the team I worked with over the last twelve months,” he said.