Outgoing host Chris Evans praises the former 'Friends' star, who looks set to take the solo helm of the BBC's motoring show. Matt LeBlanc has received a rousing endorsement from his short-lived Top Gear colleague as he looks set to become the solo host of the BBC motoring show. "The whole time I worked with him, he never once looked at the clock, was never late on set, knew his lines inside out and back to front and, most importantly on such an intense production, he always had time for everyone, especially the crew."