Top Gear staff ‘celebrated’ after Chris Evans announced he was leaving

Top Gear staff reportedly celebrated after Chris Evans quit the BBC motoring show. The TV host announced on Twitter that he was stepping down after just one series. A source from within the Top Gear team told The Sun: “Chris is gone – everyone here is celebrating. It’s been a disaster.” Matt LeBlanc is expected to take over as the main presenter after the BBC said Evans wouldn’t be replaced and there would be no changes to the presenting line-up. (more…)