Jeremy Clarkson gives brisk verdict on new Grand Tour hosts

Jeremy Clarkson has given a brisk verdict on the new presenters of The Grand Tour. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Jeremy Clarkson has given a brisk verdict on the new presenters of The Grand Tour. (Image: PA)
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Jeremy Clarkson has given a brisk verdict as the new Grand Tour hosts were officially revealed.

The presenter, known for his work on Top Gear and Clarkson's Farm, owns both The Farmer's Dog pub and Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.

His TV credits also include The Grand Tour, on which we worked with Richard Hammond and James May for eight years since its 2016 debut.

The journey came to an end in 2024 with one final special across Zimbabwe and Botswana in Africa, entitled The Grand Tour: One For The Road.

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It was announced this morning (Thursday, February 5) that Prime Video had recruited three new presenters to follow in the footsteps of Clarkson, May and Hammond.

Trainspotter-turned-social media star Francis Bourgeois will front the show alongside James Engelsman and Thomas Holland.

Mr Clarkson is the first of the old guard to react to the news, with an official clip posted to The Grand Tour's official Instagram page.

The video shows the 65-year-old "hiring" the three new hosts after quickly looking through a pile of job resumes, giving each presenter a quick assessment.

Speaking on Mr Holland: "Claims he once held a 1,300 drift, zero evidence has been uncovered.

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James Engelsman, Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois are the new hosts of The Grand Tour. (Image: Prime Video/PA Wire)

"Frequently presents an opinion as if it is fact, and then, if challenged, will change the subject. Yes! Funny man."

Talking about Mr Bourgeois: "Oh, I know this one, he's the train man from the internet.

"Yes, he's got a Cycling Proficiency Test, 20-20 vision, but he claims he can see behind him. Yes."

Finally on Mr Engelsman, Mr Clarkson added: "Once reviewed an entire car using only sarcasm.

"Height- depends on what dating app you find him on. That's funny. Let's get them in; they look good. Get them in!"

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