By Noel Young

Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans will replace Jeremy Clarkson as the lead presenter of an all-new Top Gear line-up, the BBC has announced.

Evans said he was “thrilled” to get the job. He said the motoring show was his “favourite programme of all time”.

“I promise I will do everything I possibly can to respect what has gone on before and take the show forward,” he added.

Clarkson was dropped in March after punching a producer while on location. Although Evans then denied any interest in the job, he was tipped by Betfair to take over.

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Source: The Drum