New Grand Tour Hosts: 'We'll Prove Critics Wrong'
James Engelsman, Thomas Holland, and Francis Bourgeois take over from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, vowing to win over skeptical fans with their new series
The Grand Tour has introduced new presenters, James Engelsman, Thomas Holland, and Francis Bourgeois, who will replace Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. The new hosts are aware of the doubts and criticisms from fans and critics, but they hope to prove them wrong with their new series.
James Engelsman and Thomas Holland are the presenters of Throttle House, a motoring YouTube channel with more than three million subscribers. They, along with Francis Bourgeois, a social media star known for standing on railway platforms, have filmed the new series of The Grand Tour.
The search for the third presenter of The Grand Tour involved chemistry testing with several people before choosing Francis Bourgeois. Thomas Holland hopes people will give the show a chance before judging, saying 'Have a watch and if you don't like it, you're well within your rights, I can't force anyone to like anything.'
The new presenters are aware of the legacy of the previous hosts, with Thomas Holland saying 'They literally changed the car world.' James Engelsman adds that they themselves initially had many of the same doubts that viewers will have, but they are excited to show the world what they have created.
## Why it matters The Grand Tour and its predecessor Top Gear were defined by the partnership of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. The new hosts face a daunting task in replacing them, but they are determined to make their mark. With initial reviews generally mixed, they know they have some convincing to do. The success of the new series will depend on whether they can win over skeptical fans and prove the critics wrong.
The new series of The Grand Tour is a significant moment for the show, and the new hosts are eager to put their own stamp on it. With their passion for cars and their experience in creating content, they are confident that they can make the show a success. Whether they will be able to prove the critics wrong remains to be seen, but they are certainly up for the challenge.
