Entertainment · 28 August 2026

BBC confirms Top Gear will return with new hosts after crash

The BBC's director of entertainment, Ed Havard, confirmed on Wednesday that Top Gear is making a comeback after a serious crash in its last series. While he didn't name new presenters, speculation is focusing on comedian Jimmy Carr as a strong possibility. Other names suggested include TV personality Jodie Kidd and rally driver Catie Munnings from CBeebies.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 August 2026 at 17:10

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