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Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« on: June 26, 2016, 03:11:17 pm »

Matt LeBlanc is allegedly planning to quit Top Gear if his co-host Chris Evans is not removed from the team first, sources have claimed.


The American presenter, 48, is said to be concerned about Evans’s rudeness towards other members of the team, with some suggesting he also is frustrating to film with.


It allegedly comes just months ahead of the start of filming for the second series, which is due to begin in September.


The rumours also emerged as the show’s bosses face a rapidly declining audience, with just 2.34 million people tuning into last week’s episode. The lowest audience posted by the show's former team, led by Jeremy Clarkson, was 2.36 million in June 2003.


A source told the Sun on Sunday: “The team does not gel and the atmosphere between the presenters is frosty.”


They added: “Matt’s indicated he won’t continue on any further series if Chris remains. He is far from the only one who is not happy.”


The BBC told The Telegraph it would not be commenting on the claims. A spokesman for LeBlanc told the Sun nothing had been “discussed or decided”.


It is not the first time rumours have circulated about the duo’s relationship. The show, which launched again at the end of May following the removal of Clarkson and his team over a "fracas" with a producer, has been hit with a series of allegations.


At the end of last year, Lisa Clark, its executive producer, quit amid claims about Evans’s tyrannical manner, with one source at the time alleging the presenter thought he could “trample over everyone”. The BBC vehemently denied any bullying claims.


The show's team was also accused of disrespecting those who fought in the First World War after LeBlanc was pictured performing “doughnuts” around the Cenotaph in London.


Evans and LeBlanc were later reported to have fallen out over the stunt. Evans denied the row on Twitter.


The Telegraph has contacted representatives for Evans and LeBlanc for further comment but has not yet received a reply.


Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/26/matt-leblanc-is-planning-to-quit-top-gear-if-co-host-chris-evans/
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2016, 05:10:13 pm »
They replaced the cast of Top Gear with Joey Tribbiani?

No wonder no one's watching.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2016, 05:26:23 pm »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv1UpUb2LU0

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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2016, 05:27:12 pm »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on June 26, 2016, 05:10:13 pm
They replaced the cast of Top Gear with Joey Tribbiani?

No wonder no one's watching.


Plus Chris Evans as well. It was a mistake to fire Clarkson..
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2016, 05:27:59 pm »
I hadn't even thought of watching recently, I had no idea who the hosts were.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2016, 05:38:45 pm »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on June 26, 2016, 05:10:13 pm
They replaced the cast of Top Gear with Joey Tribbiani?

No wonder no one's watching.

It's like you're always stuck in second gear.

 :whistle:

But LeBlanc did appear on the old Top Gear show and holds the record for the fastest track time (Kia Cee'd) in the Stars In A Reasonably Priced Car.

But then Rowan Atkinson (yes, Mr. Bean) comes in at second.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_test_track#Cee.27d_leaderboard

I can't wait for the new show (The Grand Tour) with Clarkson,  Hammond and May) to come out on Amazon.  I tried watching the new Top Gear and gave up after about 10 minutes. It was dreadful.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2016, 05:49:32 pm »
Quote from: Neverdul on June 26, 2016, 05:38:45 pm
It's like you're always stuck in second gear.

 :whistle:

But LeBlanc did appear on the old Top Gear show and holds the record for the fastest track time (Kia Cee'd) in the Stars In A Reasonably Priced Car.

But then Rowan Atkinson (yes, Mr. Bean) comes in at second.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_test_track#Cee.27d_leaderboard

I can't wait for the new show (The Grand Tour) with Clarkson,  Hammond and May) to come out on Amazon.  I tried watching the new Top Gear and gave up after about 10 minutes. It was dreadful.


It is only going to for Amazon UK or for all of Amazon??
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2016, 05:54:25 pm »
Quote from: kevindavis on June 26, 2016, 05:49:32 pm

It is only going to for Amazon UK or for all of Amazon??

I am pretty sure it will be available in the US but I think you have to have an Amazon Prime membership. I have Amazon Prime.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2016, 05:56:40 pm »
Quote from: Neverdul on June 26, 2016, 05:54:25 pm
I am pretty sure it will be available in the US but I think you have to have an Amazon Prime membership. I have Amazon Prime.


Good, I have Amazon prime as well..  I also I can't believe the Top Gear on History is better than Top Gear UK.. Granted it didn't take much..
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2016, 06:14:58 pm »
Quote from: kevindavis on June 26, 2016, 05:56:40 pm

Good, I have Amazon prime as well..  I also I can't believe the Top Gear on History is better than Top Gear UK.. Granted it didn't take much..


Really?  That surprises me.  I loved the UK version with Clarkson, Hammond and May, but granted, I haven’t watched the US version. How is the US version better?
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2016, 06:24:39 pm »
Quote from: Neverdul on June 26, 2016, 06:14:58 pm


Really?  That surprises me.  I loved the UK version with Clarkson, Hammond and May, but granted, I haven’t watched the US version. How is the US version better?


Well Top Gear on History has done away with the studio audience and just do challenges. However, since the Three Brit Stooges is no longer there, it is better..  Granted Top Gear on History does copy some challenges from Top Gear UK..
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2016, 06:25:14 pm »
Why do American networks insist on remaking beloved British shows? They're usually embarrassingly bad...  with a few exceptions, like the Office.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2016, 09:50:05 pm »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on June 26, 2016, 06:25:14 pm
Why do American networks insist on remaking beloved British shows? They're usually embarrassingly bad...  with a few exceptions, like the Office.


That is a good question..
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2016, 10:39:09 pm »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on June 26, 2016, 06:25:14 pm
Why do American networks insist on remaking beloved British shows? They're usually embarrassingly bad...  with a few exceptions, like the Office.

One of my favorite British shows was Coupling, roll on the floor hilarious. They tried to remake it for American audiences with the exact same script and it bombed. I don't think it actually made it through one complete episode (preempted due to some news event and never came back).

US producers, please stay far away from Doctor Who.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2016, 10:40:00 pm »
Quote from: Neverdul on June 26, 2016, 06:14:58 pm


Really?  That surprises me.  I loved the UK version with Clarkson, Hammond and May, but granted, I haven’t watched the US version. How is the US version better?

They made the show. Now it is just Motorweek with bad jokes and less useful information.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2016, 10:45:40 pm »
Quote from: AbaraXas on June 26, 2016, 10:39:09 pm
One of my favorite British shows was Coupling, roll on the floor hilarious. They tried to remake it for American audiences with the exact same script and it bombed. I don't think it actually made it through one complete episode (preempted due to some news event and never came back).

US producers, please stay far away from Doctor Who.


One of my favorite shows was the Inbetweeners, they tried to remake it and they failed. I do know of attempts to make an American version of the IT Crowd and Peep Show and it failed.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2016, 10:46:08 pm »
Quote from: AbaraXas on June 26, 2016, 10:40:00 pm
They made the show. Now it is just Motorweek with bad jokes and less useful information.


With the same challenges..
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2016, 03:20:26 am »
Why they surprised? Chris Evans is a bleep and has been fired from every show he's ever had for the same reason. He's a total prima donna and a control freak.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2016, 05:22:06 pm »
Quote from: kevindavis on June 26, 2016, 10:45:40 pm

One of my favorite shows was the Inbetweeners, they tried to remake it and they failed. I do know of attempts to make an American version of the IT Crowd and Peep Show and it failed.

There's a British show called the Detectorists that is pretty good, about metal detector enthusiasts. It's on Netflix.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
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Why they surprised? Chris Evans is a bleep and has been fired from every show he's ever had for the same reason. He's a total prima donna and a control freak.

And a clown who as annoying as hell. He is bouncing all over that stage like he is on crack.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #20 on: June 29, 2016, 12:50:31 am »
Quote from: AbaraXas on June 27, 2016, 06:54:16 pm
And a clown who as annoying as hell. He is bouncing all over that stage like he is on crack.


I just saw my last episode of Top Gear UK until this clown is gone..
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #21 on: June 29, 2016, 01:56:08 am »
Quote from: kevindavis on June 29, 2016, 12:50:31 am

I just saw my last episode of Top Gear UK until this clown is gone..

Are you catching top gear us tonight? Decent episode. They are in Cuba. Too bad it is the last episode.
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Re: Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'
« Reply #22 on: June 29, 2016, 02:13:30 am »
Quote from: AbaraXas on June 29, 2016, 01:56:08 am
Are you catching top gear us tonight? Decent episode. They are in Cuba. Too bad it is the last episode.


Yes it was.. Mrs KevinDavis gave me the evil eye cause of this episode.. ;)
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