Matt LeBlanc | Interview & Lap | Top Gear | BBC

To celebrate the announcement that iconic American actor Matt LeBlanc has today been revealed as one of the new presenters of Top Gear, we're taking you back to the classic moment where he became the fastest ever celebrity to lap the famous Top Gear track.
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[@billyb7119]

Wait, so Matt LeBlanc was sitting on the Top Gear set, being interviewed by Clarkson, explaining the premise of a show where he plays a guy who replaces the star of a British show that's getting revamped? Damn.

[@emilcramer7013]

DAMN!

[@BjrnOttoVasbottenbjovas]

Haha thats brilliant

[@shantanujchauhan]

Holy shit you just blew up my mind

[@dratdratdrat]

Yeah

[@dratdratdrat]

Future has been predicted

[@ShadowLegend300]

It's like he's always stuck in second gear

[@mrmrazjammer]

i love you for this

[@kumailraza1707]

How you doin'

[@Hiei2k7]

+ShadowLegend300 It hasn't been his day, or week, or month, or even his year...

[@shyamkotecha5229]

+Hiei2k7 BUT I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU

[@ut2k4wikichici]

+ShadowLegend300 Now hes stuck in top gear

[@AlvinCornelius]

little did he know he would replace clarkson in the future

[@Bronkey469]

+mcbrite The group is failing... Not Matt

[@mintsiez]

it kind of sad that the U.S top gear is almost the better one now :(

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

I quite like the later US Top Gear. First couple of seasons are pure rubbish but the newer ones are quite good if you're a car guy.

[@abananabread4834]

Little did he know, one does not simply replace Clarkson.

[@hcrun]

Clarkson was/is one of the most arrogant, condescending presenters to ever appear on British TV. Good riddance that he has gone.

[@adamg8814]

That awkward moment when you realise that Matt LeBlanc has better chemistry with Jeremy Clarkson than Chris Evans.

[@andyshepard4309]

The sad moment when you realize he would have been amazing with the trio on TGT

[@vivecthepoet36]

Matt LeBlanc should defect and join Grand Tour tbh

[@filiphelset872]

Vivec the Poet leave 2,5$ Million?

[@dratdratdrat]

Yeah

[@kid.hudson_]

I forget that there’s another Chris Evans.

[@quintatoy7777]

"How dare you stand where he stood!!!"

[@manknight8379]

so true

[@lydiarodgers]

brilliant

[@djlobb]

whats the reference?

[@lydiarodgers]

+djlobb harry potter. the final one where snape is headmaster after he was the one to kill dumbledore

[@djlobb]

aidyl lol oh. I don't think Matt LeBlanc killed Jeremy Clarkson though.

[@__porter]

Does anyone remember the Friends episode where Joey & Rachel practiced there loosing faces for the awards? Lmao

[@oliverwilliamson6528]

Friends reference

[@farkyjabeen4482]

Of course. . Thought he was gona say that but he didn't.

[@Mekatx]

Yesss 😂😂

[@azdosher7607]

ya lol it was the same move

[@nelsonmartins8995]

Yessss

[@wunyons]

Little did they know this wouldn't be the last time he's on this show.

[@appelpower1]

He returned in Series 19 to help review the new Kia Cee-apostrophe-D, so perhaps they did? Not in this tragic way, however.

[@wunyons]

Yeah that's what I mean't nobody knew he'd be a co-host so soon.

[@appelpower1]

Zenoviax Of course :)

[@wunyons]

I know Hopefully he does get replaced.

[@mr__daly]

Top Gear's ratings are affected by the Euros in France. When the football is over, we'll get a better idea of how the ratings are.

[@garrettw3940]

oh the irony...

[@zyoungson]

oh the irony ..

[@jompa313]

oh the irony ..

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

oh the irony...

[@pablonavas8808]

oh the irony...

[@1993spectre]

oh indeed did i ruin the asthetics?!?! buhuhuuu

[@Najvalsa]

I like Matt and he may be fantastic, but the old trio had the best dynamic between them, it's what made the show so great. Only time will tell what happens to the show with the new hosts.

[@Mr_Icecream66]

+SlavjanA we can just wait and see what will happen ;)

[@af5253]

I'm rather skeptical about LeBlanc. He's American and an actor- will that work? I don't suppose it matters much seeing as Chris Evans is already there to ruin it.

[@aelona_boxcar7488]

+SrS PlY apperantly he is a huge petrolhead

[@straydoggio]

He's good for all audiences. UK and abroad. It will boost foreign sales. Good commercial move. Also things change. Such is life.

[@larssonk22]

+SlavjanA I can't remember the first season of the trio, I would imagine like any other show they grew into the roles after stumbling for awhile, or were they just that bloody good?

[@HaydnRussell]

Chris Evans out, Rowan Atkinson in please.

[@snitox]

Omg yes please, dude is pretty knowledgeable about cars.

[@liamsjtaylor]

Everyone out, bring back original trio and kick it off with Holy Trinity lap.

[@strider029]

Rowan Atkinson alone can (probably) make Top Gear peak again considering that he's a car guy, a comedian and also British. Gotta accept it that the trio will never be back again but Rowan Atkinson really has some potential here.

[@Lakitu886]

@@strider029 Top Gear will never peak again cuz nothing will ever come close to what the original trio was. Its one of those things that just can't be matched

[@benn454]

@@Lakitu886 Hammond, Clarkson, and May weren't the originals.

[@Tully97]

I still think Rowan Atkinson would of made a better host for Top Gear than Chris Evans.. imagine the Bromance he could of had with Matt LeBlanc... A true Englishman who knows HIS stuff about cars + A true American who knows HIS stuff about cars = Pure Motoring CARNAGE! It would of been epic!

[@bsvenss2]

You Sir are a genius!

[@appelpower1]

+George Tull Rowan is quite possibly the only Clarkson/Hammond/May replacement I'd like. Also, he'd have the sense to not try to be Top Gear, but to do it his own way.

[@sanchezravindran1835]

true

[@bornforbanning]

+George Tull Would have*

[@FaithsStardust]

Rowan Atkinson is so underrated..... yes I know everyone knows he plays Mr Bean but I mean Atkinson his self. Thats what I think anyway.

[@aviona123]

i love when he did the "loser face", that was literally a bit he did from an episode of friends LOL

[@animatechap5176]

I thought it was familiar

[@PauloTheGeek]

Being the fastest ever guest around the track on its own earned him the right to be one of the new presenters on the show. He has legit credibility as a driver.

[@Kiddomike]

I love Clarkson, Hammond and May. They are awesome. But I'm also genuinely happy for LeBlanc.

[@bromigo5869]

Finally someone who is reasonable I completely agree

[@clurky13]

Matt LeBlanc is so effortless cool its amazing.

[@308_Negra_Arroyo_Lane]

God damn, Clarkson is so much better at this than Evans.

[@petersmith6794]

Walter Black Evans has the face for radio, as they say. Sometimes people are made or moulded for such shows, Matt would have been wasted on radio. Take a look at Matt with Emilia Clark from Games of Thrones, on the Graham Norton show, the chemistry is brilliant..

[@theraubyreport]

Matt is an awesome, humble dude. For that, I'm looking forward to the new show.

[@RohitGupta14]

You could tell the pure joy on Matt's face when he saw he's #1

[@blu3j00Ls]

Matt is so goodlooking and he is a laidback charmer.

[@ChauncetonBird]

There's no replacing the original trio, but Matt LeBlanc is really great. I'm excited to see how well he does. I really didn't think Top Gear could recover, but this new direction seems promising.

[@annaliisa7233]

Don't worry Joey christmas will be snowy

[@dina237]

thank you haha

[@evieproctor8713]

Sorry my friends instincts tell me to correct this even though it's irrelevant- it's 'please tell Joey' not don't worry Joey

[@annaliisa7233]

Evie Proctor oh you're right sry

[@joelsephh]

And Rachel and chandler, Have aple-he-hnondler

[@kuromi5895]

happy hanukkah monica

[@Mattyboyzie]

Did they get put up because it has been revealed that matt le blanc will be a host on top gear? also, LAST

[@raysian987]

+Matty Boyzie Seems pretty obvious

[@DaSpookyNuts]

Read the description :).

[@Shadecraze]

+Matty Boyzie Read the description, it's pretty clear cut.

[@darthskrillex]

yes read desc

[@Mattyboyzie]

+Shadecraze oh me oh my, there it is!

[@gyo1381]

You could FEEL how much he wanted to win near the end of the video ! Congrats Matt, Another proud day for car enthusiasts !

[@victorma9355]

Every time he nods and smile while listening,I remember the encyclopaedia episode

[@MrMaxximuss99]

Jeremy , May and Hamond its TOP GEAR!!!!

[@RyanSmith-xu2df]

was.

[@heartlikeice]

He just looks so chuffed to have been the fastest. I can't be mad at that. Top Gear was his dream job.

[@bernlin2000]

Fantastic moment...he certainly earned his place on the show :-)

[@shubamkrishan7358]

He still is so Handsome 💓

[@CyaGaz]

0:40 that Friends reference is spectacular.

[@winistan]

This guy and Jennifer Aniston have probably the best off screen personalities out of the bunch !

[@luv2stack]

they probably had some off-screen situations as well

[@bromigo5869]

Winistan you should see Lisa kiddos she’s hilarious

[@mikawelll]

@@luv2stack With Schwimmer

[@petersmith6794]

Winistan Matt and Jennifer presenting Top Gear, that would bring the ratings up even more.

[@t34independence75]

@@petersmith6794 How bout me and all of the friends cast, having thanksgiving and I made Rachel's english trifle?

[@1987Liono]

Is it me or does Matt le Blanc have better chemistry with Jeremy than with Chris Evans ? PS it seems real bad that Chris Evans stabbed Matt in the back over the Cenotaph incident. Chris Evans runs Top Gear now and he didnt know about that stunt ? I call bullshit.

[@rohanpatil735]

Well, Evans has resigned, so hopefully, all will be well.

[@TakerKaneanite619]

1987Liono Matt le Blanc, Rowan Atkinson would be a great Pair.

[@JKentF]

Fuck Chris Evans. He used his leverage at the BBC to brand himself even more as a car guy. LeBlanc was quite good as a host, but he needed someone who wasn’t a fucking knob to help him.

[@alexshrestha4366]

This guy will always be known as joey

[@meabhfisher]

"How Ya Doin''

[@petersmith6794]

Joey, Joey, Joey. The best member of Friends.

[@Fuzion180]

Matt seems a proper nice guy in all fairness! an actual petrol head and a top guy, it's the other hosts I'm not sure on. Good to see Joey about again doing something he's genuinely interested in

[@dabluedevil1000]

0:52 Good to see Joey finally learning how to do the "gracious loser face" taught by Rachel.

[@t34independence75]

R A C H E L WOULD BE PROUD OF HIM

[@monsterzero4596]

@@t34independence75 Yeah, She would. Then Joey could have did the routine dance with her *Laughs*

[@reaper_death23]

there are more comments on this video then viewers for the entire new top gear

[@MattWesss]

Jeremy Clarkson: If you fancy a job on top gear... Matt LeBlanc: I'll be there for you!

[@muhamedtrakic7472]

lol imagine in some new series having Matt interview Jeremy...

[@eetman1768]

Spoiler

[@mundotaku_org]

So, is he the Porsche guy who would be the "new Hammond" ?

[@bigTTTTT]

Yes, he kinda looks like him in a way too

[@BlagovestZlatev]

+mundotaku and he's a proper american :D not a make believe one :D

[@sloth3181]

+bigT YES!! he has the same eyes haha

[@muhkuf]

+mundotaku don't think so.

[@BOB2112420]

+mundotaku Well, he's an amerigan, so he shouldn't be on the program whomever he may resemble.

[@luke_ario1313]

his lap was absolutely superb, he kept close to the long curb and his grass cuts were great

[@GaganSinghJarry]

Matt LeBlanc is probably a pretty good casting choice for Top Gear but I doubt the new hosts will have the same synergy as the old trio.

[@DarthDave573]

+Gagan Singh They probably won't have that synergy right from the beginning, but who knows, maybe after several series, it'll get better. And let's not forget, the old trio also didn't have that synergy at first. And James wasn't even present for the whole first series.

[@davidtownson1476]

I thought Matt, Rory Reid and Chris Harris did a bloody good job! And the current three (Harris, Flintoff and McGuinness) are gelling nicely too.

[@JackyYBT]

He is back with the Joey voice! Yeah!

[@Luka1180]

Yeah, it looks and sounds like he cleared up the health problems real nice!

[@FatimaSorianoOfficial]

@@Luka1180 Oh, really? Is that why his voice kinda changed a bit? What health problems were those?

[@Luka1180]

@@FatimaSorianoOfficial He's said himself that it was smoking and drinking. You can go back and hear him in 2011, where he almost sounds the same as he did on Friends then 1-2 years later he sounded like he does now.

[@FatimaSorianoOfficial]

@@Luka1180 "Ah, so that's why. I did read an interview of him from 2014 or so, and the interviwer said in the article that he was smoking during the interview. Plus he did mention once that he had quit before, but apparently, that's not the case now. He did sound more like the Joey we know and love in 'Episodes', though. Thanks for replying! :)

[@stevefavela9179]

He didn't know it yet but this was his top gear audition

[@pinball2k6]

I love how surreal it is to watch actors like Matt who most people know as "joey" and you have to remind yourself he's not really dumb and a part time actor living in a flat near central park. he's clever as hell and a massive petrol head. amazing driver as well and iirc in friends it never mentions he even drives except for the episode where him/rach/phoebe have to do that x long taxi drive home

[@Dianimations_]

Matt looks really good here !! i love the old trio, but am glad it's Matt who joined that show and not someone else !

[@ilikethingsfromjapan]

I can't wait for LeBlanc, he seems like a cool guy and everyone will love him eventually

[@Liju_582]

0:42 nobody realised that its the line from 'friends'

[@darthdestructus]

When he said Porsche, I thought Matt was gonna say, "Hey! It's PORSCHE-A!" XD

[@mickphilfredvlogs7681]

oh the irony

[@francescodecio4334]

When Matt talks about the reaction he must have after losing an Award I remember a hilarious scene in friends when after losing one (in the show) he punches angerly the table.

[@virajjain_]

Leblanc and Hammond would make a great duo

[@yellow6ird]

Actually impressed by his driving.

[@sloth3181]

The best thing about Top Gear was the British humour between the three of them who were all hilarious in their own way. No we have the un funny, annoying Chris Evans and and American. But I suppose it's a whole new start and they aren't trying to copy what was done before. We will get the same banter on the boys new show though

[@1300l]

+Sloth Give a chance, it may surprise. In reality even the three and the humor of May, Clarkson and Hammond was getting old.

[@InputArchive]

Yeah the humour is going to be way more universal for this new Top Gear, which isn't what made Top Gear funny in the first place.

[@myenemysenemy1043]

+Sloth It wasn't that funny. It was so scripted it was painful to watch. And there's nothing cool about three middle aged, middle class men acting like three middle aged, middle class women.

[@InputArchive]

My Enemy's Enemy From 2003 - 2008 felt way less scripted amd just felt way more natural. After that the jokes and even the conversations between the three became painfully obvious how scripted it became.

[@myenemysenemy1043]

Mr Know Nothing Exactly. I actually used to like the three of them.. kinda. But then the whole show became something else entirely and the their personalities turned bitchy and faux-blokey as they got bigger and more popular.

[@HuseyinAtaiEsengol]

O Look! its the BBC showing their most successful presenter Jeremy Clarkson announcing the new Top Gear host! The Top Gear soon to be Bottom Gear.

[@JacobSpam]

1st gear. Maybe neutral.

[@thedarkaffliction8121]

+Jacob Saldana reverse?

[@JacobSpam]

+lolglitchmaster UHC Good idea.

[@DarkoPetreski]

+Jacob Saldana more like No Transmission

[@TimkaD736]

You mean Low Gear? or Low Range? "Tonight on this show we're hitting new lows!"

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*No matter what 807 haters think, Matt LeBlanc is The Man.*

[@thezyrex5692]

2 of My fav people in first and second places 😍😍

[@SushiPizza42]

This means soo much more to me since I just started watching friends (almost on season 4)

[@minotaur953]

Little did he know he would take his job

[@sample.text.]

Things will never be the same clearly, but im ok with Matt LeBlanc presenting TG. He clearly knows about cars and i'm confident he'll bring a different vibe to the whole premise of the show... Not gonna pretend that i won't watch the new TG, but i'm looking forward to the trios new show. Amazon did a great thing giving the boys basically an unlimited budget and free reign.

[@maxmusic2198]

little did he know he'd be in Clarkson's seat soon...

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I'm not surprised. That was a *blisteringly* fast lap. What surprises me is how nonchalantly he did it!

[@notgadot]

Yawn.. hes gay

[@lukebostwick1070]

Also he's American so not used to right hand drive. Quite impressive.

[@notgadot]

@@lukebostwick1070 juzt typical yank, cringe.

[@CoolPotato1000]

Hes a really cool guy, but hes not made for top gear. Clarkson will always be the best at that.

[@Keihryon]

He's the best part about the new season. If he had a better cohost it might be worth watching.

[@tarkusXXX]

give him some time, Jessa is great but this guy can drive!

[@CoolPotato1000]

+tarkusXXX the new top gear isnt like the old one. that doesnt mean its bad, just that its not the same, and i will always prefer the old one more.

[@fadlya.rahman4113]

Well, they do want to keep him. But when you made a show that require the host to travel all over the globe, you don't want that host to be a white supremacist that is not shy of speaking his mind.

[@Keihryon]

fadly A. Rahman How was Clarkson a white supremacist?

[@rheaprodz]

Matt is the same. He never gets old. And he stills having something that remembers me of Joey. I mean. Look him at 0:52! 😂😂😂

[@PhilipReeder]

I wasn't expecting that. Good going Matt!

[@clutched77]

Little did Jeremy know...

[@bigsam9377]

......Fergus Brown is a ballbag

[@MultiTopgearfan]

Odd that they uploaded this just because Matt LeBlanc is the new Top Gear presenter. It's slightly disrespectful somewhat to Clarkson. Also ironic considering he's in this video too. Am I the only one feeling this way?

[@chaitanyarao5546]

No you are not, everyone else here feels the same.

[@llpalm08]

+Alan Teh I don't think Clarkson would be too bothered tbh, he now gets to make a show that is much less restricted, on a much bigger budget where he gets paid a heck of a lot more.

[@hrishikeshmenon3943]

It was on purpose. Read the description

[@MultiTopgearfan]

+Hrishikesh Menon I know it's on purpose. But they didn't have to do that, don't you think?

[@tonyb9735]

+Alan Teh I don't see that it is odd or disrespectful.

[@EdAlk]

how you doing? !

[@samakshuppal]

Good to see Matt with the legend himself! Miss the old top gear boys!

[@NickTheKangaroo]

Rowan Atkinson didn't cut a single corner and was only 0.1 seconds slower than Matt. I reckone Rowan deserves top spot!!

[@crazybikes6797]

matt le blanc is the new presenter of Top Gear ! It's a genius choice

[@deliriousmvp8791]

Without the old crew top gear is dead.

[@DaBIONICLEFan]

+DeliriousMVP Will you shut up about that already

[@deliriousmvp8791]

***** Just sayin.

[@deliriousmvp8791]

***** Yeah that's true.

[@coreyjessup8893]

+NerdishAzn don't you have to pay for amazon

[@vorebiz]

+DeliriousMVP Agreed. It's not even Top Gear anymore. The BBC may as well have changed the entire brand.

[@xboxbenny]

What a beast. I’ve got the #1 in the world run in a couple of street races in Forza. Best feeling ever!!!

[@Harshikop69]

favorite Actor in Favorite Car Seires..!! What A DAY

[@Damn3691]

well that is final nail in the Top Gear coffin isn't ?? I like Matt LeBlanc but I don't think this is going to work because the chemistry between the former presenters was amazing and uncanny and it's nearly impossible to have it again ! anyway, I will watch this new version before I decide if it's worth watching or not !

[@smmoom1212]

i have no opinion so take my words with a grain of salt.....however. I will say that the same thing (not great chemestry) was said about the originals on their first few episodes....thats how we humans can be some times. start in a shell, and slowly work our way out of that shell. assuming things do improve, you'll really notice the moment he begins to open addtionally, it seems to me that matt is one of those people with a funny dry sense of humor in that, he's not super *active* but has a more subdued comedic style. who knows tho, maybe it will play out well in the end. maybe not. but we can't shoot things down before we've even seen the first season!

[@Lightreeeeeeee]

I've had to drag myself to finish the first episode.

[@TheCooledV]

The old crew (Clarkson, Hammond and May) + Matt = overall better Top Gear

[@t34independence75]

+ Jennifer Aniston= T.O.P. G.E.A.R.

[@aidan6123]

great to have a presenter that has such 'high energy'

[@jamessummers1902]

Matt Le Blanc is fantastic as TG host! Watch Grand Tour if you're that arsed about Clarkson, Hammond and May. It's very good as well.

[@rusu160]

its soo painful to see the old studio ... breaks my heart

[@ege5804]

Irony is strong in this one .

[@tabel4844]

Watching the old clips makes me set and think about what life used to be like. R.I.P..

[@ODGLordy]

Chaps, take note - this is how you stay cool when you’re the best! None of that initial fist pumping air punching crap, just cold cool hard coolest at it it’s finest! Well done Matt 👌🏻

[@fluffysun9449]

I MISS FRIENDS 😭

[@BambooBrad]

These things really do come full circle

[@duanemcintosh8908]

Joey has done so well, I'm so proud

[@RachelLesley]

I love Matt LeBlanc

[@rikicooper3169]

What a dignified American

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

Sarcasm?

[@espantalho93]

Isn't he?

[@rikicooper3169]

John Hardin doesn't understand dignified

[@psynetFM]

+John Hardin He's quite dignified, and he's American senpai

[@forcela000]

he did a pretty neat lap.. and he's quite a character! My confidence for the new top gear went up e little bit after this announcement:)

[@MrBryanGatwood]

Damn, that was some clean driving.

[@caseymarques6525]

I accept matt lablanc but i love jeremy clarkson

[@AdonisAmarante]

Who knew...

[@zoezr1]

I like that v-line sweater on him 😍❤️

[@linamar123456]

Matt you the Man , great driving skills .

[@guysomebody2337]

Little did he know

[@Emanysh]

The losing face practice is brought to you by Rachel Green. 2000-2019

[@t34independence75]

*Jennifer Aniston*

[@Viper-jg6ry]

Mat hasn't changed since friends only the hair

[@user-xz7zx5qe6k]

What a guy...funny...fast..and took the show🤣

[@winistan]

Man I miss joey ... good times :)

[@RyanSmith-xu2df]

.....soon this will be mine......

[@RyanSmith-xu2df]

+DowellForPASenate quitting the new show?

[@RyanSmith-xu2df]

+DowellForPASenate thanks for the link, well I hope Evans goes first.

[@casperselka671]

Clarkson said at the start "We lost to This Morning last week which is a programme where men stick their fingers in other men" That aged well 😂

[@NKteam-uk2yq]

I have to say that he is fastest because he really did cut the corners and that really isn't that fair cause he is clearly off the track on two last corners. But still impressive. Proud of the lad.

[@bannjaxx]

You can cut all the corners you like providing all four wheels dont go off the track, two is fine, thats the racing line.

[@sampag1904]

Interviewing your replacement with Jeremy Clarkson lol