The new edition of “Top Gear,” featuring hosts Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc, got off to a rocky start as fans derided the duo mercilessly on social media, referring to the new show as #FlopGear.
While some fans defended the show, others tore into Evans and LeBlanc. “Chris trying too hard to do Clarkson impression,” one viewer tweeted.
Evans and LeBlanc after taking over for Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. Clarkson was fired by the BBC after assaulting a “Top Gear” producer, and Hammond and May resigned shortly thereafter.
Read more reactions below.
#TopGear No matter how much time, effort and money you put Into the show, nothing will ever compare to these 3??’????? pic.twitter.com/RZbuRNm4kL
– Jake Pendleton (@JakePendleton27) May 30, 2016
Apparently I’m going against the majority, but I think the new #TopGear was great.
– Anna (@MeridaLane) May 30, 2016
#TopGear I’ve found a list of things that’s wrong with the new Flop Gear pic.twitter.com/EyZ8Wr49Iy
– Mark Hughes (@mark1980s) May 30, 2016
The #TheGrandTour Lads after watching tonight’s #TopGear pic.twitter.com/iMUBY3VOIA
– Relatable Humour (@TopB4nter) May 29, 2016
If someone had just given Clarkson a steak, we wouldn’t be in this position #TopGear
– OutraJess (@jessicapazjones) May 29, 2016
#topgear – painful to watch…..
– __Avi (@Avi_1989) May 30, 2016
Just watched #topgear on #bbciplayer thought it was great! Way better than expected. Happy to watch more! Didnt miss old trio @achrisevans
– Rusty (@Rusty_Pole) May 30, 2016
I tried to like the new #TopGear but sadly its not for me and for that reason, i’m out.
– Mon the Biff! (@WBAidan) May 30, 2016
I managed 8 minutes of the new #TopGear #FlopGear
– Liam Sharp (@Liam_Sharp_) May 30, 2016
Dialogue more obviously scripted than before & neither Matt nor Chris can sell it. Chris trying too hard to do Clarkson impression #TopGear
– Sass (@sashajwolf) May 30, 2016
The new #TopGear didn’t work for me. It tried, but just wasn’t happening.
Looking forward to @thegrandtour becoming my new favourite show!– Ollie Wood (@OllieScouts) May 30, 2016