Rumor: Leno and Seinfeld may host NBC’s Top Gear
Honestly we were pretty disappointed to learn that NBC will be debuting its own version of Top Gear with a completely new cast. I mean what is Top Gear without Clarkson’s wit, Hammond’s excitement and May’s… May’s… umm well just May? But now rumor has it that NBC could be taking the American version of Top Gear in a more “celebrity direction,” and we’re pretty excited about who they may have in mind.
Originally BBC had started calling several automotive writers and on-camera automotive journalist to give the new show a more “journalist credibility.” NBC then decided to they’d rather have more celebrity presence on the show.
According to Inside Line, an existing relationship with automotive enthusiast Jay Leno and Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld could have the two be the most likely candidates for the show. Honestly we think that would give the American Top Gear a more comical appeal, but let’s hope that Leno and Seinfeld can handle themselves behind the wheel.
Who is going to be Stig? Conan O’Brien?
Who else do you think would make a good host for the American Top Gear. Have your say in the comments section below.
Source: Inside Line
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Please do it NBC!! Leno & Seinfeld would make the show great!! They both are car guys, with great wit and humor. The show would be a huge success. Add Csaba Csere, who’s the current editor of Car & Driver and a frequent guest on CNBC or the Host of Motor Week on PBS, both would bring more automotive credibility and your 3 hosts are SET!!! (I’d make a great consultant for the automotive product.. lol) As for the Stig role, there’s so many talented retired drivers to choose from.
As long as they don’t do corny joke after corny joke it should be good- its well known that Leno is a car connoisseur- it could work!
I would like to see that hottie Richard Simmons host.
Leno has some good cars, but he is too much of a Cadillac type guy. Cadillac makes absolutely horrible cars, and I can just here Leno calling the new CTS a great car when everyone else knows its a dud.
They need Leno, Seinfeld, and Csaba Csere though, I agree. As for drivers, so long as its not a NASCAR driver the role will at least have credibility.
Tim Allen Anyone???
I think this is a poor idea. Leno is cool and all, but he should stick to comedy. Seinfeld would be worse.
Part of what makes Top Gear great is their ability to make fun of themselves and be proud of design competition cars that are nothing but laughable. Leno and Seinfeld would have trouble replicating that humor, and would ruin the reputation that the british Top Gear has. I will watch it, but i wont expect much more than corny jokes, porsche bias (seinfeld mostly), and a couple burnouts.
Leno & Seinfeld!!! YES!!!
I agree with Bevan above..
it should include Tim Allen
more like Tim Allen and Jerry Seinfeld
Why fix it if it’s not broken?
The Clarkson, Hammond, May mix of presentation is dynamic and unique to the show. Let them reign supreme in a role that they’re already filling admirably.
I like Leno and Seinfield as comedic artists. . However, I just revel in the delightful puns, charm, and fun skits that the British cast has to offer. . Oh Clarkson, lololol. .