Matt LeBlanc will not be following in the footsteps of his co-host Chris Evans, who walked away from Top Gear after one series. Le Blanc has signed a two-series deal with the BBC, which will presumably make him Top Gear's sole lead presenter for the upcoming series.
The Friends star will again be joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid with regular appearances from Eddie Jordan, Sabine Schmitz and The Stig.
BBC Two editor Patrick Holland said: "I am thrilled Matt LeBlanc is returning to Top Gear. He's a huge talent whose love of cars is infectious."
He added: "I can't wait for the series to return to BBC Two next year."
Mark Linsey, director of BBC Studios, says: "Matt was hugely popular with Top Gear viewers last series with his humour, warmth and obvious passion for cars and for the show, so I couldn't be more delighted that he's agreed to come back and do more for us."
Harris and Reid will continue with their BBC Three online show Extra Gear, whilst also making regular appearances with LeBlanc on the main BBC Two show.
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