‘Top Gear' Bosses Reject Chris Evans' Female Presenter Guarantee As Chris The Presenter Suggests Adding Motorbikes
BBC Boss Denies That 'Top Gear' Will '100%' Have A Female Host
Rachel McGrath— The Huffington Post UK
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Chris Evans has been in the ‘Top Gear’ driving seat for just a matter of days, but his comments about the show are already causing quite the kerfuffle.
While they haven’t ruled out a female host, BBC2 controller Kim Shillinglaw has stated that there aren’t going to be any “gender diktats”, according to The Guardian.
During an appearance on Radio 4, Kim discussed the possibility of a female host, stating: “It has always been a very male world, hasn’t it?
“I think it’s a part of thinking about how we could do things differently, to get a lot more spontaneity into the show. What I would say is, it will be about what’s right for the show.”
Meanwhile, Chris has been making even more suggestions on Twitter, some more serious than others:
Speaking on ‘The One Show’, Chris explained: “You've got to know something about cars - you can be a mechanic, you can be an amateur racing driver, you can be a guy who's a fireman but has been building his own Land Rover in his shed for five or 10 years... but you've got to know about cars."
Well… Where do we sign up?
While you work on your application, have a look at some of the stars who could also be competing for the job...
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)
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)