Jenson Button For 'Top Gear'? Formula One Driver Tipped To Join Chris Evans On The All-New Series
Has Chris Evans Just Found His 'Top Gear' Co-Host?
Matthew Bagwell— The Huffington Post UK
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Is Jenson Button about to join Chris Evans on the all-new ‘Top Gear’ presenting team? According to latest reports he is - and neither the BBC or Jenson’s people have denied the rumours.
The Formula One driver is said to be in talks with the Beeb about co-presenting the show with Radio 2 Breakfast host Chris when it re-launches later this year.
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According to the Daily Mail, ‘an announcement is imminent’.
If true, it wouldn’t be the first time the racing driver has appeared, having been a guest on the motoring show when it was helmed by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
The BBC have been on the hunt for a new presenting team ever since Clarkson was sacked earlier this year, following his infamous ‘fracas’ with one of the show’s producers.
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Chris Evans has been confirmed as the lead host and co-producer of the revamped 'Top Gear'
The car enthusiast has signed a three-year deal to head up the BBC Two show, which he has called his "favourite programme of all time".
He is rumoured to have signed on the dotted line for £1 million a year and will also act as executive producer.
But who will join him?
Check out all of the rumoured presenters 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)
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)