The Grand Tour fans threaten to boycott new series as new presenting line-up revealed: ‘Who are they?’
The Grand Tour has revealed its new presenting line-up following the departure of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
YouTube duo Thomas Holland and James Engelsman from Throttle House will lead the motoring series as it continues on Prime Video.
The pair, who host a YouTube channel with over 3.2 million subscribers, will replace the original trio who decided it was the end of the road last year.
Clarkson, Hammond and May had previously fronted the BBC’s Top Gear before moving to The Grand Tour.
Joining Holland and Engelsman as the third presenter will be Francis Bourgeois, the viral trainspotting personality who has gained fame for his railway enthusiasm.
Bourgeois will bring his distinctive humour to the motoring programme as it transitions to its new format.
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The announcement was revealed by The Sun, confirming that the trio will take over presenting duties for the Amazon Prime Video series.
The Grand Tour will continue with this fresh line-up after the original presenters concluded their tenure with the show.
A source told The Sun: “Thomas and James are as knowledgeable about motors as Jeremy, Richard and James — the only difference is they’re younger, cooler and a lot more social media savvy.
“Francis became famous for his love of trainspotting and will be bringing his humour to the show.”
The source’s comments highlight the new presenters’ motor expertise whilst emphasising their enhanced social media capabilities compared to their predecessors.
The transition marks a significant shift for the programme as it adapts to a younger demographic whilst maintaining its focus on automotive content.
Whilst some fans are set to be thrilled that the series is returning, others have aired their frustration on social media and claimed it should have been “left alone”.
One disappointed fan penned: “I mean, what’s the point the show was created for Jeremy, James and Richard.”
Someone else added: “This will have the same fate as Top Gear. When will Studios realise Clarkson, Hammond and May are why we watched!!”
A third wrote: “I’ve not heard of any of them. As many others have said, Clarkson and Hammond and May are a big part of why I watched Top Gear and the Grand Tour.
“I’m not really interested in cars, but they were such an entertaining trio it made the shows worth watching and rewatching.”
Another expressed: “Meh, why can’t anything be left alone. Thought after the last series that would be it. It’s like Top Gear all over again.”
Confused by the announcement, one fan said: “This has to be a joke, right? I mean, I find Francis endearing but he’s not a presenter. This is going to be an awkward disaster.”
“This isn’t real, surely? That sounds like a disaster,” someone else asked.