Chris Evans: how it happened, in his own words
New Top Gear presenter reveals he’s talked to Jeremy, James and Richard, explains how he got the job
www.topgear.comDirect answer: Chris Evans is not currently involved with Top Gear; he left the show in 2016 after the first year of the revamped format. Since then, Top Gear has had other hosts and has continued with new lineups and formats.[1][2][4]
Context and latest status:
- Evans announced his departure in July 2016, stating he gave it his best shot but felt stepping aside was best for the show and for his other projects.[2][3][1]
- BBC and Top Gear subsequently pursued a new hosting lineup and format iterations in the following seasons, with different presenters taking the helm and the show pursuing global distribution and new segments.[4][9]
What this means for your question:
- If you’re looking for “latest news,” any current developments would pertain to the ongoing evolution of Top Gear’s hosting lineup after Evans, not to Evans himself continuing as a Top Gear host.[4]
- If you want, I can pull the most recent articles about Top Gear’s current hosts and recent episodes to summarize the latest status and viewership trends.
Would you like me to fetch the newest Top Gear news focusing on current hosts and ratings, or would you prefer a brief recap of Evans’ exit and the immediate aftermath?[1][2][4]