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Shane Warne to host new series of Top Gear
Shane Warne to host new series of Top Gear
HE'S known for his love of fast cars, now Australia's spin king Shane Warne will be revving up our TV screens as the host of a new series of Top Gear.
Warne, whose stable of luxury cars includes a head-turning black Lamborghini Superleggera, is set to front a new series with Jeremy Clarkson.
He is believed to be hosting six episodes of the popular motoring show.
In a TV coup Channel Nine is believed to have snared the rights to the motoring franchise from SBS.
Nine and SBS were both believed to have been in discussions with BBC Worldwide, which owns the rights to the motoring show fronted by Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
First-run episodes of Top Gear regularly top one million viewers on SBS.
Nine has confirmed that it has held discussions with Warne to host Top Gear Australia.
No formal agreement has yet been signed, but he is their pick to host the series.
A Nine source says an agreement is likely to be completed within days.
Channel Nine would not confirm any plans for Top Gear.
No deal has been signed, however a Nine source said an agreement was likely to be completed within days.
Nine CEO David Gyngell has been chasing the rights to Top Gear for eight months and recently spent time in London to lock down a deal.
The role would mark the first TV presenting gig for Warne - who has previously worked in cricket commentating roles.
Warne would be well suited to the hosting gig with his passion for luxury cars well documented. Warne's collection of luxury cars started in 1996 when he bought a Ferrari 355 Spider.
He has since bought another Ferrari - a 360 Spider in titanium - two Mercedes four-wheel-drives, two BMWs, and a Holden VK Commodore. and last year's Lamborghini purchase.
But it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Warne, who made headlines last year when he crashed his Mercedes into a tram.
The Aussie version has had two seasons on SBS, fronted by Steve Pizzati, Warren Brown and this year joined by James Morrison.
Warne to spin wheels on TV | Herald Sun
Tells it like it is.
ROTFL....Warne's collection of luxury cars started in 1996 when he bought a Ferrari 355 Spider.
He has since bought another Ferrari - a 360 Spider in titanium - two Mercedes four-wheel-drives, two BMWs, and a Holden VK Commodore. and last year's Lamborghini purchase.
Reaper
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Just saw a brief extract from Top Gear showing a Jag launching off the ski ramp on one of Britain's carriers.
The Jag was supposed to reach 100 mph before stopping at the foot of the ramp but went clean off into the drink. Clarkson was commentating, and said that was clearly the end of the Jag.
Almost not here!
Wanie may have found his spot - he cant be any worse that the first lot.....
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and 3 Dangerous non ABS VN's
More trouble than u think
That was the original black Stig driving, and that was the challange. But it was also a chance to 'kill off' Stig in that series because his identity had been revealed. During the next season they introduced white Stig.
CruznCalais
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The VZ is here! About time!
White chicks on hey hey!
Warnie could be good for driver safety, "how to text driving".
Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle
Oh god warnie. as if the show wasn't terrible enough....
I come in peace.
Not a fan of the Aussie version anyways.
Another media personality from the commercial networks.
Good luck.
Does anybody know if Nine will have the rights to
show the UK series as well?
Bloody hope not.
Last edited by Exidor; 21-10-2009 at 04:13 PM.
I'm not afraid.
Projecting
Yeah as soon as I read channel 9 had rights. I switched off, they'll butcher it.
DoNothing Member
i wonder if channel 9 will do what ten and seven do with all their 'reality' shows and just feature local 'celebrity' guests from the networks other shows. but then, who do 9 have? kerri-anne, ray martin and richard wilkins?
Slayer of Stupid Threads
Yeah as if Top Gear Australia could get any worse. With CH 9 calling the shots its all over.
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if its an HDT Brock VK SS then I can understand, those things are frigging toughROTFL....
Reaper
All over it...
no i believe its still BBC, Channel nine is buying the rights to SHOW the Australian version.
as perviously Channel SBS had the rights for it.
im pretty certain that BBC in the uk still have it (since it's a MASSIVE show i couldnt imagine them giving it up for anything less than what would put 9 in bankruptcy)
and yes... lol i thought they canned TG Aus... i havent seen an episode since S1 EP2 (i couldnt handle any more than that!)
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Mini Putt 2 Champion!
Hmm, warney might make it less like watching zombies who know **** all about anything. Anything is better listening to the last arse hats who were hosting it.
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haha, I'd just watch the series for laughs.
Not to mention the controversy.
I come in peace.
Not so long ago a mint VK Group A SS sold for $160 000!if its an HDT Brock VK SS then I can understand, those things are frigging tough
Besides, He has to have something to distinguish himself
from the other Brighton fat cats.
There goes the neighbourhood!
Yeah I know the one in the pic is a group 3.
Last edited by Exidor; 21-10-2009 at 04:14 PM.
I'm not afraid.
I reckon warney will do a decent job of it, he needs Merv as a side kick
White chicks on hey hey!
I'm in then.
Tells it like it is.
Lols - you can get a good one for $65k and a real good one for $70k. I don't know of any confirmed sales of $160k for any VK road car.
Reaper
I come in peace.
Wheels Magazine claim Sept 08.
Alledgedly sold by Australian Muscle Cars 2007.
Pre GFC of course.
I'm not afraid.
Band
Im doubting he will be a good host. He doesn't do a very good job for his advanced hair studio ads as it is
cant bat.....cant bowl......cant drive.....cant keep his hands to himself.....top choice Ch9!
Maybe they will bring Fat Cat out of retirement to be co-host?
Just because he bought a couple of quick cars, doesn't mean he can peddle them!
Band
WHAT??? He CAN bowl. Hes just a sucky host.
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