London, Feb 4 (IANS) Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc has been revealed as one of the new presenters of BBC motoring show Top Gear.
LeBlancs appointment marks the first time that the show has ever had a non-British host in its 39-year history, reports variety.com.
He joins lead presenter Chris Evans on the revamped show, which is expected to return to TV screens in May, while in India it will be aired soon after that on AXN.
As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear', Im honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic shows new chapter," LeBlanc said.
Evans said of his new "Top Gear" presenter: Matts a lifelong fellow petrolhead and Im thrilled hes joining Top Gear. Acting out our craziest car notions on screen is a dream job and I know well both be debating some epic road trip ideas. We cant wait to share what weve been up to on screen later this year.
LeBlanc has recently been starring in BBC-Showtime comedy Episodes" for which he won a Golden Globe.
He is already a familiar face to Top Gear viewers, having been a two-time guest on the show and the fastest celebrity to date around the Top Gear track in its reasonably priced car.
LeBlanc also presented the recent standalone spin-off Top Gear: The Races, where he led fans through some of the most memorable racing moments from the previous 22 series.
