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  #1587428 7-Jul-2016 07:44
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What's missing with the banter, isn't really possible if MLB is main contender, because as much as he loves cars, he doesn't have near the same historical car knowledge that the original 3 had. May obviously had the details, but the other two had storied vehicle pasts, both personally and due to other projects they were involved in. 


MLB as the main presenter doesn't quite feel right as he is an American leading a British show. 



 


Perhaps another comedian. But I think it needs a Trio, because you can't gang up and take the piss out of someone with a duo. Harris, LeBlanc and Atkinson maybe, although Atkinson is very introverted when he is offscreen. But really like the idea of Mr Bean hosting a car show, and will probably make it more of a hit in the US, where he is quite well known.



Totally love Rowan Atkinson.



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  #1587429 7-Jul-2016 07:46
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Eddie Jordan creeps me out in such a major way. 



 


When I see him, I just wonder why he is even there. It is an odd assortment of hosts, most of who have no chemistry with one another. Maybe they should turn it into a version of Blackadder, eg, Blackadder with cars, and have Rohan Atkinson (who is a car nut), along with Baldric and Le Blanc, who is a 'comedy' actor too. 



But Eddie isn't even funny, and has no on screen charisma. A bit like shorthand street acting.

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  #1587445 7-Jul-2016 08:32
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Eddie Jordan creeps me out in such a major way. 

 

 

When I see him, I just wonder why he is even there. It is an odd assortment of hosts, most of who have no chemistry with one another. Maybe they should turn it into a version of Blackadder, eg, Blackadder with cars, and have Rohan Atkinson (who is a car nut), along with Baldric and Le Blanc, who is a 'comedy' actor too. 

 



But Eddie isn't even funny, and has no on screen charisma. A bit like shorthand street acting.

 

I wasn't even completely sure who Eddie Jordan was on the show, so had to google an image of him! TBH, I've only got through a few episodes so was under the impression he was just a hanger-on for the Africa challenge in episode two; this was reinforced in my mind when he was kicked out of the driver's seat for cruddy driving on this challenge. Completely agree he adds nothing and could easily be removed. Rowan Atkinson could indeed be excellent, and certainly worth trialing, if he was inte




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  #1587718 7-Jul-2016 15:42
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Why would anyone take on the poison chalice that is Top Gear after Clarkson, Hammond and May? If Rowan Atkinson was even considering it, he needs to wait until it is on its knees through poor ratings after another season or so, and then swoop in and save it.




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What about Simon Cowell to replace Clarkson? He is a huge car nut :) Probably has a less annoying voice than CE and has the Charisma to interview.

 

 

 

 


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