Why Matt LeBlanc is leaving Top Gear

Former Friends star will hang up his driving gloves at end of next series

Matt Leblanc
Matt LeBlanc joined the line-up in 2016 
(Image credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Matt LeBlanc has announced that he is to quit Top Gear after filming his fourth series as a presenter on the BBC Two motoring show.

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