Greenstreak-Andy D Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 What's your thoughts on this then .... Chris Evans stepping down from Top Gear http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36707266 Quote
Kevin (Mr T) Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 I'm not a huge Chris Evans fan, but do think he has the capacity to be innovative and edgy. I thought the BBC would take advantage of those skills and that we would see a brand new format for TG. To simply get him in as a straight replacement for Clarkson (another person I'm not a huge fan of (understatement!)) was, in my opinion, a missed opportunity. I think the show will be better without him, but still feel short changed overall. 1 Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 You know, I thought the powers that be had boxed him into a corner, TG wise, and assumed they largely banned him from changing the format. But as more snippets emerge, it does almost look like a large part of the direction the series took may have been down to him after all. I agree whole heartedly with what you say Kevin, regarding his abilities, I think I've even called him the format King when defending him in the run up to the new series. I genuinely hoped the whole team production/talent would come up with something properly new, hopefully, they will try harder for season 2. Now please tell me Eddie Jordan is next to go! 1 Quote
CraigHew Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 There was a very cringe-worthy moment in the final programme when Evans introduced the Porsche 911-R (I think) segment when he used the classic Clarkson introduction, ending with "until now" (to be said in an extremely, over-dramatic Clarkson voice). Made my skin crawl. Well: there used to be a ginger tw*t hosting Top Gear, until now.... Quote
Nic Chase (NICO) - Shropshire & Mid-Wales AO Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 Inevitable really. If you spread yourself too thin people will see through you. He was trying to do too many things. TFI Friday sunk without trace. Don't think he had enough motoring knowledge. Quote
chris parkin Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 It's been a really weird series which did get better towards the end, but I always felt they could have done more. I echo your thoughts on the fact they should have completely changed it. Hopefully clarksons new series will give us the change we need. Quote
dombanks Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 Just watching the one with the roller. I really like matt le Black ( ) so much better than Chris It will be a better program without him 2 Quote
Kingster Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 The spin off extra gear without the ginger one was a lot better. More about cars than egos. Quote
CraigHew Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 Things are certainly spiralling downward for Mr Evans. The Metropolitan Police are now investigating a historical sex crime allegation against him. Can't see the Beeb hanging on to him in any format, never mind Top Gear if that sticks. Quote
dombanks Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 Things are certainly spiralling downward for Mr Evans. The Metropolitan Police are now investigating a historical sex crime allegation against him. Can't see the Beeb hanging on to him in any format, never mind Top Gear if that sticks. he was smacked off his face for most of the 90's it would be no surprise if something happened. Quote
SootySport Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 Kikyboy may well be in contention for the Evans job- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPjxAVdtdgw&feature=youtu.be Quote
Kingster Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 A very good mate of mine shared a flat with Evans in the early 80's. A few years after he hit the big time my mate bumped into him and said "hey Chris long time etc". Evans blanked him. Tosspot. Quote
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