Tinie Tempah has thrown his hat into the ring to become a Top Gear host.

Tempah, 27, joked that he would love to front the BBC motoring show after viewers called for Chris Evans to be axed.

The singer was a guest star on the second episode and impressed viewers who applauded the chemistry between him and host Matt LeBlanc as they took part in a challenge in South Africa.

One user tweeted: "Tinie Tempah should replace Chris Evans i think him and LeBlanc would make a grrrreat team #TopGear."

Another posted: "Watching the chemistry between @Matt_LeBlanc & @TinieTempah makes you wonder how better would this show be without @achrisevans #TopGear."

Clearly happy with the impression he made, Tempah admitted he would love to become a show regular, posting: "Lol you guys are funny. I'd love to be one of the hosts on @BBC_TopGear I'm ready whenever they want me #TOPGEAR."

The comments came after viewers criticised the lack of chemistry between Evans and LeBlanc who were rumoured to be "at war" before the revamped series aired.

Both rubbished the claims - but some viewers were left unconvinced and also took to Twitter to plead with show bosses to hire Jenson Button.

The Formula One star took Evans for a spin in a McLaren 675LT on Sunday nights episode and drove so fast smoke filled the car.

Viewers praised him after he addressed the vehicles best features with one user tweeting: "Awkward moment when cameo Jenson Button makes a better presenter than the actual presenter on top gear…"

Another posted: "Figured out how to fix Top Gear and it's really simple.. Replace Chris Evans with Jenson Button. #yourewelcomeBBC."

Others praised last nights episode, saying it was an improvement on last weeks debut which was branded 'Flop Gear' by some.

"Got to say this weeks #TopGear is 100 x better than last week!Loved #SouthAfrica trip & @TinieTempah Cant wait 4 @anthonyfjoshua next week!" one fan posted while another wrote: "Actually enjoyed this week’s #TopGear. Evans still a bit OTT but I'm sure he'll tone it down in time."

Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri, musician Seasick Steve and actor Damian Lewis were also guests on the show.

Top Gear is on BBC 2 on Sunday at 8pm.

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