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As much as we\u2019ve enjoyed the new hosts, even if they don\u2019t stick around for that long, we\u2019re still left wanting […]","datePublished":"2018-06-26","dateModified":"2018-06-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Top-Gear-image-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Top-Gear-image-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/5-presenters-we-want-on-top-gear\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":1020,"keywords":["Presenters","racing","top gear"],"articleBody":"With Top Gear falling apart like an amphibious motorbike made by James May, it\u2019s time we look to the future and begin forming our own wishlist for future Top Gear presenters.With the trio that defined the show likely never coming back, many people are struggling to get back into the groove of viewing the world\u2019s best motoring show. As much as we\u2019ve enjoyed the new hosts, even if they don\u2019t stick around for that long, we\u2019re still left wanting more. So here are 5 hosts that we think would make Top Gear even more entertaining than it already is.Simon CowellThere are a few reasons we would like to see the famed music tycoon, Simon Cowell, as a host on Top Gear. Firstly, when it comes to great tongue-in-cheek banter, Simon Cowell has proven he\u2019s got loads of it. From the guest appearances he had with Clarkson on old Top Gear episodes, to things he\u2019s said on X Factor or Britain\u2019s Got Talent, Simon has that great British humour that belongs on the show. Plus, he referred to a Fiat Multipla as \u201cdiseased\u201d so that\u2019s already enough for us.\u00a0In many ways, Simon and Jeremy Clarkson are the same person, so he\u2019d be great for those missing good ol\u2019 Jezza.(source: express.co.uk)Secondly, he\u2019s got a history with Top Gear. He\u2019s been on the show several times and has had the fastest lap time twice. In fact, not too long ago, Cowell even criticised Top Gear\/BBC producers for choosing Chris Evans as a new host and said they should have chosen \u201csomeone who can actually drive a car\u201d. Simon even said that he would have made an amazing host, so why wasn\u2019t he offered the position?! Thirdly, he may not know cars like Clarkson did, but he\u2019s had his fair share of cool motors including a Veyron, a Rolls Royce, an E-Type Jag, a Ferrari 575M Maranello and a Tesla Model S, just to name a few.Doug DeMuroPotentially a replacement for Matt LeBlanc, this American car enthusiast is an absolutely perfect fit for the show. Sure he may not be British, but his lovable character and down-to-earth demeanour make him incredibly watchable. This passionate journalist is well known for his YouTube channel, which, despite having almost 2 million subscribers, features videos shot on an iPhone. Doug also frequently writes for Auto Trader.His childish excitement for all things motoring-related will turn someone who\u2019s never heard of him, into an instant fan. DeMuro will fit into Top Gear perfectly. I mean, he\u2019s crushed a Chrysler PT Cruiser with a Hummer, it doesn\u2019t get much more Top Gear than that…Jenson ButtonThis may be far fetched, unfortunately, but Jenson Button would make a great Top Gear presenter. One obvious reason for this is his expertise. It\u2019s ridiculously obvious that a lot of TG fans are also into Formula 1 and would love to have an F1 star as a host. Not only is he a great F1 driver, he\u2019s a British F1 driver and really is into his cars. His first car was a 2.0-litre Vauxhall Cavalier which he modified with suspension, speakers and alloys. He\u2019s also been through a Ferrari 355 GTS, Ferrari Enzo, Nissan GT-R, Porsche GT2 RS and a couple of VW camper vans.(source: carscoops.com)But what makes him a better candidate than other F1 drivers is, of course, his personality. Even though he\u2019s 38, he still comes off as a loveable lad from Somerset who gets excited every time he sees a Ferrari drive past. But don\u2019t let his \u201csmileyness\u201d fool you because Mr Button can be incredibly funny and after all, being funny is a big part of being a Top Gear presenter. But it\u2019s not his funniness that people love, it\u2019s how genuine he is. Despite him being a millionaire F1 driver, he\u2019s more humble than most of us and doesn\u2019t object to laughing at himself.Guy MartinFor those that don\u2019t know Guy Martin, he\u2019s got the characteristics of a mad scientist mixed with a pure and untamed passion for racing. He\u2019s instantly recognisable thanks to his northern accent and how he speaks as fast as his brain thinks. Not only that, but he\u2019s a genuinely friendly person, as can be seen in his own TV show \u201cSpeed\u201d.(source: motorcyclenews.com)But don\u2019t mistake him for a professional TV presenter. Guy is actually a fully-fledged racer, which is backed up by his countless Isle of Man TT podium finishes. He\u2019s a great racer, a great mechanic and a great personality and we think his abruptness and opinionated approach would fit very well into Top Gear.Suzi PerryNot only would Suzi brighten up the place with some feminine energy, but she\u2019d also bring a good bit of motoring knowledge to the table, including a good bit of biking knowledge. With her previous experience in presenting Formula 1 and MotoGP, she\u2019ll be a great addition to the team. Along with that, she\u2019s also got some great stories to tell. From riding a bike with Valentino Rossi to breaking the sound barrier in an RAF fighter jet.Many fans of The Gadget Show may know that her presentation style is incredibly natural and she\u2019s able to turn a stiff and awkward atmosphere into a more relaxed one. If anyone is to show the boys that there are plenty of women out there that know their stuff on cars, it\u2019s Suzi Perry. Plus it\u2019s been far too long since a female host graced the show with their presence.In conclusion, our top 3 presenters we\u2019d really like to see on the show are actually Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. But that\u2019s not going to happen. Nonetheless, we\u2019d be over-the-moon if just one of these 5 people became a host on our favourite motoring show.Do you agree with us? 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