Matt LeBlanc is saying goodbye to “Top Gear”.
Deadline reported the “Friends” star is planning on exiting the BBC Two series after next season, his fourth since joining the motoring show in 2016.
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“My experience on ‘Top Gear’ has been great fun,” LeBlanc said. “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the whole team. However, the time commitment and extensive travel required to present Top Gear takes me away from my family and friends more than I’m comfortable with. It’s unfortunate, but for these reasons I will not be continuing my involvement with the show. I will forever be a Top Gear fan and I wish the team continued success. Thanks for a great drive.”
BBC Two Controller Patrick Holland said, “I want to thank the fabulous Matt LeBlanc for being a brilliant co-host on ‘Top Gear’.”
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Holland added that the show will continue after LeBlanc’s departure and the have “great plans to welcome a new co-host to join the team for 2019 and beyond.”
