The BBC says former "Friends" star Matt LeBlanc has signed a two-series deal to host its popular car show "Top Gear." The broadcaster announced Monday that LeBlanc will front the program when it returns for a 24th series in 2017. Matt LeBlanc and The Stig of BBC America's 'Top Gear' (Rod Fountain/BBC Worldwide) LeBlanc was one of two hosts when "Top Gear" was relaunched in May after the loss of its longstanding team of presenters.