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‘Top Gear' Bosses ‘Choose Dream Team Of Jodie Kidd, Philip Glenister and Guy Martin To Front Revamped Show'

Have The BBC Finally Found Their 'Top Gear' Dream Team?
Matt Bagwell
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‘Top Gear’ bosses have reportedly selected their ‘dream team’ to take over presenting duties on the BBC motoring show.

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After she was snapped enjoying a pint with sacked presenter Jeremy Clarkson last month, former model Jodie Kidd has been poached from Channel 5’s ‘Classic Cars Show’, according to The Sunday Express.

She’ll reportedly be joined by ‘Life On Mars’ actor Philip Glenister and Channel 4 presenter Guy Martin.

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Jodie Kidd was spotted with Jeremy Clarkson last month

Beeb bosses have been on the hunt for a new presenting team after they were forced to sack Jeremy Clarkson following his infamous ‘fracas’ with a ‘Top Gear’ producer.

Clarkson’s co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May refused to sign new contracts and so are also being replaced.

According to the Sunday Express, ‘Top Gear’ co-creator Andy Wilman was overheard discussing the new line up over lunch with Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay in Sussex.

Jodie had already revealed she’d be up for the job when she was a guest on ‘Saturday Kitchen’ last month.

She said: “Why not? Yes! I’m sure we can get two people to sign a petition.”

The 36-year-old once achieved one of the fastest lap times on Top Gear’s ‘star in a reasonably priced car’ section of the show.

Philip Glenister is best known for his role as DCI Gene Hunt in ‘Life on Mars’ and its follow-up ‘Ashes to Ashes’.

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Philip Glenister

Last year the actor made his presenting debut on the Channel 4 show ‘For The Love Of Cars’, alongside car restoration expert Ant Anstead.

“For The Love Of Cars gave the bosses a real feel for Philip as a TV presenter, and they were impressed," a source told The Sun last month.

“There are more experienced hosts being considered, but they just think he would be a really good fit for next year’s ‘Top Gear’.

“We also know he has a lot of credibility because he is a genuine car fanatic, and is clearly very comfortable talking about them.”

Motorcycle racer Guy Martin currently presents the Channel 5 show ‘Speed With Guy Martin’. The 33-year-old has been rumoured to be in the running for ‘Top Gear’ for a few weeks.

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Guy Martin

In March the BBC confirmed that Clarkson’s contract would not be renewed following his infamous 'fracas' with a 'Top Gear' producer.

It led to him being suspended from the show, after he punched a producer in a heated exchange over an evening meal.

In a statement, Tony Hall, BBC Director-General, said at the time that it was with 'great regret that the BBC would not be renewing Clarkson's contract'.

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Who Could Replace Jeremy Clarkson On 'Top Gear'?
Katie Hopkins(01 of11)
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If you're looking for someone who doesn't mind being purposefully offensive, look no further than Katie Hopkins. The controversy magnet hits the headlines more often than all the Top Gear stars put together, normally because she's offended someone/a large group of people.
Nigel Farage(02 of11)
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You've suspended a pint-loving smoker who has his head stuck in the 1940s? Why not employ someone exactly the same person?Nigel Farage has virtually the same political views as Clarkson, so he'd probably be a good fit.
Vladimir Putin(03 of11)
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If you want someone with outdated ideas about their country's military might and an odd desire to look as masculine as possible, the Russian leader would be a good one to go for. Although he probably won't be free any time soon, he's probably going to be running the Kremlin until he dies.
Piers Morgan(04 of11)
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If you've ever seen one of Piers' epic Twitter spats with Clarkson, you'll know he's remarkably similar in many ways. The same fashion sense, a similarly punchable face, and all the rest of it.
Angela Rippon(05 of11)
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She did so well presenting it in 1977, why not bring her back?
John Inverdale(06 of11)
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Who better to take over from Clarkson's controversy-laden style than the man who brought us "rose-c***ed spectacles"?
Dapper Laughs(07 of11)
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Here's someone as offensive and widely hated as Clarkson, who'll undoubtedly make the same kind of unpleasant jokes just because he thinks they're funny. If maximum offensiveness is what you're going for, snap up the world's least funny comedian ASAP.
Chris Evans(08 of11)
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Chris Evans has been rumoured to be one of the next in line to host the car show, so it might be the right move.
Alan Partridge(09 of11)
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The veteran radio host's alter ego Steve Coogan is quite the petrol-head, having appeared on the show several times. But wouldn't it be great for the man from Norwich to take you around the Top Gear track whining about "POWERRRR" is his trademark nasal voice?
Kanye West(10 of11)
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Potentially the only ego bigger than Clarkson's.
Mr Blobby(11 of11)
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He'd certainly be more coherent than Clarkson at times. He's probably also a bit skinnier and a better driver.

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