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'Top Gear': Zoe Ball To Join Chris Evans On New Series Of BBC Show?

Zoe Ball To Land One Of TV's Most Coveted Presenting Jobs?
Daniel Welsh
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Zoe Ball has been named as a front-runner to join the new ‘Top Gear’ presenting team.

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The British TV personality, who currently fronts ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ spin-off ‘It Takes Two’, has reportedly impressed producers with her enthusiasm for cars, as well as her chemistry with co-presenter Chris Evans.

A source tells The Mirror: “Zoe looks like a certainty after the screen tests.

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Zoe Ball

“She’s a complete professional and of course has a long history of working with the BBC on radio and television so she has known Chris a long time. Things immediately clicked into place and there was a lightbulb moment among producers.

“The chemistry between Zoe and Chris is perfect.”

Zoe’s impressive credentials include stints presenting ‘Top Of The Pops’, ‘The Big Breakfast’ and children’s Saturday morning show, ‘Live & Kicking’.

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Chris Evans

After being appointed Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘Top Gear’ replacement earlier this year, Chris revealed he was keen for a woman to join the show as his co-host.

Since then, Jodie Kidd, Sue Perkins and Suzi Perry have all been named as potential candidates for the presenting gig, though they have all since denied involvement in the show at some point or another.

Other presenters whose names have been linked to the rebooted series include Phil Glenister, Will Mellor and Formula 1 racer, Jenson Button.

‘Top Gear’ is thought to be returning in the new year, with reports suggesting it will act as direct competition to Jeremy Clarkson’s new Amazon Prime show, which he is co-hosting with former ‘Top Gear’ presenters, Richard Hammond and James May.

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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