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Poll: Is Matt LeBlanc a good choice to present Top Gear?

Friends actor Matt LeBlanc is joining Chris Evans as a presenter on the new series of Top Gear. Is he a good choice?

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Evans confirmed the news as he tweeted a picture of himself, LeBlanc and The Stig. LeBlanc said: "As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I'm honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic show's new chapter. What a thrill!"

LeBlanc appeared on the original show in 2012 and set the fastest-ever time for their Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment.

According to the official Top Gear website, he set an unbeaten lap time of 1m 42.1s in a Kia cee'd.

LeBlanc is no stranger to presenting for Top Gear and recently hosted a spin-off called Top Gear: The Races.

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