LeBlanc signed a reported £2 million deal to remain on Top Gear; with Patrick Holland, BBC Two’s Channel Editor, stating at the time: “I am thrilled that Matt LeBlanc is returning to Top Gear.
Matt LeBlanc now takes the centre seat, with support from co-hosts Rory Reid and Chris Harris, in the first trailer for season 24; placing the focus squarely away from any internal dramas, and onto the series’ penchant for high-octane automotive stunts.
After last season’s fairly rocky post-Clarkson era start, opening with a ratings drop and ending with Chris Evans’ departure from the show, Top Gear now returns with a re-adjusted line-up.