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September 26, 2016

Matt LeBlanc Returns to Top Gear in 2017

New York, NY – It was confirmed today that Matt LeBlanc will return to host Top Gear with a new season set to air on BBC AMERICA in 2017.  LeBlanc will be joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid with regular appearances from Eddie Jordan, Sabine Schmitz and The Stig.

Having proved a big hit with viewers when he co-hosted the most recent season of Top Gear, LeBlanc has agreed to a two season deal with the BBC.

Mark Linsey, Director, BBC Studios says: “Matt was hugely popular with Top Gear viewers last series with his humor, warmth and obvious passion for cars and for the show, so I couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s agreed to come back and do more for us. With Chris and Rory joining Matt, we have a formidable team.”

Top Gear season 24 will premiere on BBC AMERICA in the US and BBC Two in the UK next year. Clare Pizey is executive producer and Alex Renton is series editor.

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