by Amazon plans to refresh The Grand Tour with new hosts
The popular automotive show The Grand Tour, which ended last year, may get a new lease on life. According to rumors, Amazon wants to reboot the project with younger hosts instead of the original trio—Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May.
Among the potential new hosts are Thomas Holland and James Engelsman from the YouTube channel Throttle House, as well as railway enthusiast Francis Bourgeois. Sources report that the new hosts have deep knowledge about cars but are more modern and social media-oriented.
“Thomas and James know cars just as well as the original trio—the only difference is that they are younger, cooler, and more social media-savvy”
Francis Bourgeois, who became famous for his love of trains, could add humor to the show. Although details of the reboot are still unknown, it was previously reported that the show’s format could change significantly.
The new hosts’ popularity on social media could be the key to the success of the revamped show. However, fans of the original may be wary—after all, Clarkson, Hammond, and May left big shoes to fill.
