---
title: "Drive Wire for September 26th, 2016: Matt LeBlanc Signs Two-Year Top Gear Contract"
description: "With Chris Evans out, the former Friends star will be joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid."
date: "2016-09-26"
modified: "2016-09-26"
authors:
  - name: "The Drive Staff"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/the-drive-staff"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/5331/drive-wire-for-september-26th-2016-matt-leblanc-signs-two-year-top-gear-contract"
categories:
  - "Culture"
  - "News"
  - "People"
tags:
  - "Top Gear"
---

# Drive Wire for September 26th, 2016: Matt LeBlanc Signs Two-Year Top Gear Contract

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Today on Drive Wire, *The Drive* discusses the news that [Matt LeBlanc has signed a new contract to host the BBC's ](<https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37470962>)*[Top Gear](<https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37470962>)* for another two seasons. The British broadcaster reported earlier today that the American actor will be returning to join fellow *TG* alumni Rory Reid, Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan, and Sabine Schmitz on the show once more. How much is LeBlanc reportedly making for the two-season gig? Check out the video to find out.

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