Matt LeBlanc will be replaced by the British sports and TV personalities after the next season of the BBC show

TV show host Paddy McGuinness and ex-England cricketer Andrew Flintoff will replace the outgoing Matt LeBlanc on BBC's Top Gear. LeBlanc will leave the show after the next series, with the stars of multiple gameshows McGuinness and Flintoff taking his place alongside Chris Harris.

Rory Reid will step down from the main presenting role on the show, potentially solely concentrating on the after show 'Extra Gear' with the likes of Sabine Schmitz and co.

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After the announcement this morning, McGuinness said: "Getting the Top Gear gig is a real honour and I'm thrilled the BBC have given me this opportunity.

"To be hosting a show I've watched and loved from being a small boy is beyond exciting."

Cricketer-turned-comedian/presenter Freddie Flintoff also said: "It's not often you have the chance to do both of your dream jobs, but I'm now lucky enough to say I will have.

"I've always been passionate about cars and I'm so excited to be joining the Top Gear team."

Does anyone actually watch Extra Gear? If so, you'll be happy to know that Reid and Schmitz will be staying in that that particular hot seat. Does anyone actually watch Extra Gear? If so, you'll be happy to know that Reid and Schmitz will be staying in that that particular hot seat.

You'll be able to catch LeBlanc's final series as a Top Gear presenter early next year on the BBC before the two Lancashire lads take over later in 2019.

It's a bold move from the Top Gear team to go with these two new presenters, seeing as – from our perspective – they're both very UK-centric and may not capture the attention and engage a worldwide audience.

What do you guys think? Will these two new presenters fill the void left by the legend that is Matt LeBlanc? Or is the show on a bit of a downward spiral? Cast your vote below!