Matt LeBlanc does not hide his joy: his co-host on the project Top Gear Chris Evans left the auto program. In addition to the apparent animosity with the star of the series "Friends", BBC Studios bosses did not tolerate the worst ratings in the history of the show and allegations of sexual violence.
Statement of resignation
On leaving, 50-year-old Evans announced on Twitter, writing:
"I bid farewell to Top Gear. I tried to give the show a second wind, but I feel that to go aside is the best thing I can do for the transfer. "
Producer of the BBC channel Mark Lincey confirmed this information.
Conflict with a partner
Last week, the second driver of the car, Matt LeBlanc, delivered an ultimatum, saying he would leave the project if the leadership did not replace Chris Evans. According to him, he can no longer work with the showman, because he is tired of his rudeness and beastly attitude towards the crew.
Bad ratings
After Evans became the face of the legendary program, Top Gear lost its audience. The last episode with Chris in the frame looked only 1.9 million viewers. Before the start of the season, the radio host said that if he could not get at least a 5 million audience, he would consider it a disaster.
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Sexual harassment
In addition, the day before the police asked the colleague Chris Evans, who worked with him on Radio 2 in the 90s. She said that a colleague was squeezing her breasts, came to her office naked, trying to persuade her to have sex. After receiving a refusal, he arranged a girl for persecution, she left her job and was forced to visit a psychotherapist. Learning that Chris was leading such a landmark show, she was outraged, because the BBC knew about his actions. Now the police are investigating the incident, and the suspect himself calls the accusations nonsense.
Now the corporation is looking for new talents. Filming should begin in September, so the casting for the vacant seat was announced open.
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