Have you all done your video to become a co-host I'm sure some of you here would be much better at presenting Ooooo can't wait to see you all on tele
I've always loathed Chris Evans and avoided his TV shows like the plaque; though I must admit he has finally matured into a grown-up. Clarkson's Just-William naughty schoolboy persona was clearly an act whereas Evans gave the impression of being a genuine egotistical gobshite in real life. I might watch if bikes were featured but it depends on who they pick to present the bike content. Much as I respect Guy Martin, I'm not sure he's presenter material. He's gold as documentary subject matter but I can't see him as a front man. I can't really think of anyone off the top of my head from the biking world who is knowledgeable, passionate and naturally entertaining. Clarkson was all those things and where you'd find a two wheeled equivalent I don't know. Ross Noble possibly. Whoever they choose, if there is to be a bike presenter please, please don't let it be Jamie Whitham or Steve Parrish droning on to their mates about the old days.
How about Henry Cole? Knows his bikes, and a decent bloke too. ...............not sure if he'd get on with CE though?!
Jamie Whitham is a top bloke. Down to earth and always seems to have time for anyone. He can ride a bike too. Lets not forget Neil Hodgson, good presenter and top rider too. Both the above would be well suited in my opinion. Henry Cole is too lame for me plus he ain't no bike rider in the sense whit and hodgy are. I find foggy abrasive for some reason? Whatever happens, whoever it is, I could not bring myself to watch Evans anyway. I actively avoid anything with him in it. I would rather be shot with shit.
In todays news: Jeremy Clarkson has claimed that he was offered his job back on 'Top Gear' last week by a BBC executive. He also hinted that he is about to announce his own new motoring show to rival the long-running series. Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I had a meeting with a BBC executive last week and they asked if I'd come back to Top Gear. “But it was never an option, even with the one million people signing the Bring Back Clarkson petition - for which I was extremely humbled.
There's more to biking than just sports bikes and racing though. A biking presenter needs to be an all-rounder representing the full biking spectrum as well as an entertainer to be a ratings success, which is crucial if they're going to be good for biking. Clarkson is a champion of all things car and all car drivers and his opinions are influential politically and within the car industry. He's been a professional motoring journalist all his working life and he's a TV natural. It would be brilliant if biking had a popular champion with a similar reach. Whitham, though no doubt a nice bloke, is more of a Tiff Needell or a Gary Lineker than a Clarkson. I agree about Henry Cole. He was likeable if wet on the Motorbike Show but on his travel channel show he can turn into a bit of an old women. What's needed is a proper biking journalist who knows what he's (or she's) talking about, and who's a natural entertainer in front of the camera. Errm, any ideas?
