Some radio talk show host has been given the job and a 3 year contract by BBC. Is talent really in that short a supply? They get a career radio voice and failure at TV to be on the highest rated TV show of all time?
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/16/chris-evans-top-gear-host/
After his success in the 1990s, Evans' attempts at a TV comeback in the 21st century have been mixed with a record of poor ratings and cancellations, including falling viewing figures for his recent role as co-host of Friday editions of The One Show.
Following two high-profile shows which failed to perform in the ratings, UMTV hired Terry Wogan and Evans' former Big Breakfast co-host Gaby Roslin to host a weekday morning magazine show, The Terry and Gaby Show. Evans said publicly that if this show failed he would set up a market stall. Despite critical acclaim the audience numbers never took off and Channel 5 axed the show after its year-long run, citing its high cost as a reason.
OFI Sunday was cancelled after just five shows following poor reviews and low viewing figures. Its cancellation led Evans to complain on air during his Saturday BBC Radio 2 slot that he no longer knew how to be successful on television.
In February 2011, it was reported that the show Famous and Fearless had been axed after one series due to poor ratings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Evans_(presenter)
Of course, the BBC has never had much success in television, they've rarely had any show survive the 1st season according to British actors
Here's hoping Clarkson, May and Hammond soon announce that they will have a new show and give me something to look forward to, as I won't be looking at this boffer's version of Top Gear. Hell, I hope the Stig quits Top gear too
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