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Chris Evans Quits ‘The One Show' After ‘Top Gear' Appointment

Chris Quits 'The One Show'
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Chris Evans has announced that he’s leaving ‘The One Show’, following the news that he’s taken over as ‘Top Gear’ presenter.

The TV host currently fronts the show on Friday evenings, with Alex Jones, however the Radio Times reports that he is stepping down from the role.

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Chris Evans and Alex Jones

Chris is likely to explain his decision during tonight’s show (Friday 19 June).

Preparations for the upcoming series of ‘Top Gear’ are currently underway, and the first task on the producers’ list is to find some co-hosts.

Despite Chris’s comments that one of them will “100%” be a woman, the BBC have denied this claim.

Interestingly, it seems that an open audition process will get underway soon, giving motoring fans across the UK the opportunity to nab the highly-coveted presenting role.

Chris’s appointment wasn’t exactly lauded by fans, and many took to Twitter to slam the BBC’s decision.

Nevertheless, Chris is powering on with rebooting the show, though some of his suggestions for new segments are surely a joke.

Meanwhile, former ‘Top Gear’ host James May has scored a new job with the BBC, and he’ll be fronting a brand new show ‘Building Cars Live’.

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)

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