Chris Evans is the new presenter of 'Top Gear'.
Chris Evans says he has the blessing of Top Gear's former hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May after being announced as the new presenter of the BBC show. Speaking on his Radio 2 breakfast show, Evans said he texted all three presenters before the announcement was made.
Chris Evans will host the new incarnation of Top Gear
Hammond wished him good luck and said he "didn't blame him" for taking the job while Clarkson wished him "the best of luck," Evans said.
"[Clarkson] then gave me a piece of advice which I'm not going to repeat on the radio", the broadcaster told his listeners.
More: Is Jeremy Clarkson planning a Top Gear rival show?
Clarkson's contract was not renewed by the BBC after he punched a Top Gear producer after a row over catering in March.
Evans, who had previously ruled himself out of the job, said he wanted Top Gear to carry on with Hammond and May and had not wanted to "contaminate the situation" by throwing his hat into the ring too early.
"Whenever I said 'I categorically rule myself out of running for office', it was because I didn't want to be a pawn in a chess game involving three of my friends."
Evans hinted that James May could play some role on the programme in the future.
"We're going to meet up today and tomorrow and talk about things and who knows what might happen there."
Evans has signed a three year deal to host and produce Top Gear, one of the BBC's most popular international exports.
More: Jeremy Clarkson sacked by BBC, Chris Evans denies Top Gear rumours
Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe prepares to come to a climax as ‘The...
This may be the third reboot of this franchise in 15 years, risking audience exhaustion,...
This is one of those films that dances right up to the edge of soapy...
Mary is a bright and happy little girl who lives with her uncle, Frank; he...
After the formulaic thrills of The Winter Soldier and Age of Ultron, Marvel's Avengers were...
The Avengers are suffering from an image crisis. As much good that they do and...
As the world of Marvel super heroes become ever more entwined, Captain America: Civil War...
Brooke Dalton is a young married woman from Boston with enough problems in her life...
Marvel fans will love the action mayhem in this Avengers sequel, but everyone else will...
All the creatures of the animal kingdom are called to a meeting, only to receive...
They've fought private military corporations, Nazi splinter-groups and a Norse god. Now, The Avengers assemble...
The Avengers may be feeling like they are capable of anything after saving New York...
A lot has happened since the Battle of New York. The world was attacked by...