Racer Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan, and Rory Reid join the new main hosts Chris Evans, Matt Le Blanc, and The Stig in showcasing the latest car trends all over the world in Top Gear Season 23. Breaking sales record of former host Jeremy Clarkson poses as a challenge for new presenters and hosts.
The long wait is over for car enthusiasts as BBC has officially announced the premiere date for Top Gear Season 23 due in May this year. According to Cross Map, new host Chris Evans signed a 36-month contract to a newly formatted Top Gear Season 23 and joining him are the line-up of racing stars, sports journalist, YouTube sensation, and other well known names in the industry.
Friends' Matthew Le Blanc is cast as one of the hosts. Matt Le Blanc expressed gratitude upon knowing that he will be part of the Season 23 of Top Gear. He described joining the show as a dream come true. Viewers can expect Le Blanc insert his comical aspect as well as plenty of ideas to make the show more lively.
Racing world's finest drivers, Sabine Schmitz, Formula One Legend Eddie Jordan, and automobile writer and correspondent Rory Reid are the diverse additional presenters of the show, the official Top Gear website announced recently.
However, a challenge awaits new hosts and presenters. The run up in May will compose of eight episodes set on BBC2 slot, and may be moved to BBC 1 if the new set of hosts can equal former Jeremy Clarkson's rake in viewers. According to Mirror, Jeremy Clarkson has drawn £50million a year in overseas sales.
Top Gear season 23 is scheduled to air in May but several sources revealed that episodes will not be simultaneous. The show starts earlier in the UK and followed by its pilot episode in the US. Top Gear Season 23 will debut on 23 May 2016 on BBC UK.
