Top Gear is a British motoring magazine and factual television programme. It debuted on October 20, 2002 and is a revival of the same-named Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman BBC program that ran from 1977 to 2001. The program’s primary focus is on the analysis and review of automobiles, though this focus was expanded after the airing of its earlier series to include films that featured driving-related challenges, unique competitions, timed laps of notable automobiles, and celebrity timed laps on a track that was specifically created for the relaunched program.
Who is the creator of Top Gear?
Top Gear was created by Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman.
Who is the richest Top Gear presenter?
From 1988 until 2002, Jeremy Clarkson hosted the program. He eventually rose to the position of highest-paid star at the BBC, earning £1.5 million annually.
Top Gear Overview
Over the years, Top Gear has undergone numerous changes in everything from channels, format, and presenters. Up until the start of its twenty-ninth series in 2020, the show was broadcast on BBC Two.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, Jason Dawe and the unidentified test driver known only as The Stig were the original stars of the 2002-starting series.
James May took over for Dawe after the first series, and until the 22nd series in 2015, he, Clarkson, and Hammond served as the show’s hosts.
Following an incident during filming, the BBC decided not to renew Clarkson’s contract on March 25, 2015.The trio went on to host their new series The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video after May and Hammond made the decision not to return to Top Gear.
The 23rd season of Top Gear was hosted by Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc with four co-presenters: Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris, and Eddie Jordan.
After one season, Evans quit hosting Top Gear, and LeBlanc carried on with Chris Harris and Rory Reid serving as the show’s primary hosts until season 26.
After LeBlanc and Reid left the show in season 27, Harris was joined by Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness.
Since the trio has been co-hosting the program since 2019, fans have been enquiring about their salaries for the venerable program.
Top Gear cancelled
The thirty-fourth series’ filming was put on hold by the BBC on March 23, 2023, after Flintoff was injured in an accident while being filmed.
Top Gear Presenters Salary and their Net Worth
| Top Gear Presenter | Salary | Net Worth |
| Jeremy Clarkson | £20 Million | £70 Million |
| Jason Dawe | £1 Million | £5 Million |
| Richard Hammond | £7.2 Million | £35 Million |
| The Stig | £1 Million | £5 Million |
| James May | £7.2 Million | £40 Million |
| Chris Evans | £15 million | £120 Million |
| Matt LeBlanc | £8 million | £90 Million |
| Sabine Schmitz | £500k | $5 Million |
| Eddie Jordan | $30 Million | $600 Million |
| Chris Harris | £716k (per episode) | £7 million |
| Rory Reid | £81,754 (per year) | £3.9 million |
| Freddie Flintoff | £500k (per episode) | £14 million |
| Paddy McGuinness | £500k (per episode) | £5million |