Chris Evans Uses Jeremy Clarkson's ‘Top Gear' Catchphrase To Close ‘The One Show'... And Fans Aren't Impressed

Chris Evans' Latest Gag Hasn't Impressed 'Top Gear' Fans
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Chris Evans hasn’t exactly been a hit with ‘Top Gear’ fans, and his decision to jokily pinch Jeremy Clarkson’s famous catchphrase, to close an episode of ‘The One Show’, hasn’t gone down well.

On Friday afternoon it was announced that Chris will depart ‘The One Show’, in order to focus on rebooting the motoring show.

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At the close of Friday’s episode, Chris decided to utter the line, “And on that bombshell…”, before giggling and covering his mouth.

Chris’s joke didn’t go down too well with ‘Top Gear’ fans, and of course, plenty of them took to Twitter:

Since being announced as the show’s new host, Chris hasn’t exactly endeared himself to fans.

The hunt for two more hosts is currently on-going, and in an interesting twist, members of the public will be able to put themselves up for the job.

But what other celebs could be in the running for the role? Check out all the likely candidates below...

Possible 'Top Gear' Presenters
Guy Martin (01 of14)
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Guy Martin is another star whose name has been mentioned often in relation to the presenting roles.
Jodie Kidd (02 of14)
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Jodie was spotted enjoying lunch with Jeremy Clarkson in the wake of his sacking - does she already have his blessing? (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Nick Knowles(03 of14)
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Just days ago, Nick revealed that he has been in talks with BBC bosses. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Suzi Perry(04 of14)
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Suzi's name has also come up often, during talk of a shortlist. (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
Philip Glenister (05 of14)
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The actor's name has popped up often, and in May it was reported that he was in "advanced talks" with the BBC. (credit:Jon furniss/Invision/AP)
Will Mellor(06 of14)
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In April, sources revealed that bosses were considering Will, in the hope that he'd bring "a younger audience" to the show. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
David Hasselhoff (07 of14)
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The Hoff threw his hat into the ring last month, answering with a simple, "Why not?", when asked whether he'd be up for presenting the motoring show. (credit:KGC-143/STAR MAX/IPx)
Stephen Fry(08 of14)
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Bookies William Hill are offering odds of 10/1 on TV star Stephen nabbing the role. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
James Blunt(09 of14)
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James Blunt's also made the bookies' shortlist with odds of 12/1. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Dermot O'Leary(10 of14)
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Dermot's left the 'X Factor' behind, and he's already on the Beeb's books thanks to his Radio 2 show. (credit:Stuart C. Wilson via Getty Images)
Jake Humphrey(11 of14)
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BT vision presenter Jake Humphrey is 8/1 to be a co-host. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Jamiroquai (12 of14)
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Jamiroquai loves his cars - could he make the move to television? (credit:Sowetan via Getty Images)
Adrian Chiles (13 of14)
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Well... he's not doing much at the moment is he? (credit:Tristan Fewings via Getty Images)
Nigel Mansell(14 of14)
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We reckon former Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell would be a perfect choice. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)