READ MORE:* Top Gear host Chris Evans quits show amid reports of police investigation* Top Gear: What went wrong with Chris Evans, and who will take over as host? Chris Evans backs Matt LeBlanc to host Top GearFAIRFAX After only one season on the show, Chris Evans announces he's stepping down from Top Gear. Departed Top Gear host Chris Evans has backed co-host Matt LeBlanc to take over the show. BBC Former Top Gear host Chris Evans, centre, said his co-host Matt LeBlanc, left, should continue hosting the popular motoring show. * BBC backs Evans amid police investigation reports* LeBlanc threatens to quit Top Gear* Evans reacts to backlash* Chris Evans' plans to rebuild show* LeBlanc almost ran over cameramanEvans is also reported to have been interviewed by London police over historic sexual harassment claims.

Source: Stuff July 10, 2016 19:52 UTC