That all said, Hammond has just announced, with his wife and children by his side, that he's taking an indefinite break from The Grand Tour, which is currently filming its second season. Former Top Gear host, Chris Evans, has been chosen to take his place. Yes, really. Jeremy Clarkson and James May were both personally involved in Evans' selection, despite the fact that he was, for only one season, one of their successors on Top Gear. Apparently there's no hard feelings because Evans will join Jezza and Captain Slow immediately and complete next season's filming schedule for Hammond, who wants to depart immediately.