Top Gear Australia

[HOSTILE]

Hey guys, just got this from a mate....

Top Gear Australia has its first casualty with the resignation of British-born host Charlie Cox.

He is to be replaced by Australian musicial James Morrison for the second season.

Cox, who co-hosted the show with Steve Pizzati and Warren Brown, says due to his media commitments and business interests in the UK he is unable to commit to a second series.

“My time on Top Gear Australia was very special and it was a fantastic opportunity to be part of launching an extraordinary series. Sadly, though, I’ve lived in the UK for the past 19 years and I’m not able to give the time I want to Series Two. It seems best to leave the show and I wish James all the best in joining the two best blokes in Australian television -Warren Brown and Steve Pizzati,” Cox said.

Cox is one of three hosts that was forced to endure fan criticism levelled at the Australian version of the British show. His hosting and delivery skills were often part of the numerous barbs from viewers unhappy with the local Top Gear.

James Morrison, who appeared as a guest in an episode already, is known as a motoring buff and has previously hosted Behind the Wheel.

SBS executive Matt Campbell said, “SBS thanks Charlie Cox for helping to launch and bed down Top Gear Australia. I understand the decision Charlie has made and accept his UK commitments wouldn’t allow him to return in 2009. We now look forward to seeing James Morrison on our screens when the series returns in 2009. James brings with him a deep love of cars, a huge personality and a strong sense of fun - a perfect complement to Warren and Steve.”

Awesome!

[AndrewJZX100]

Was he the short annoying bloke?

Only watched one ep.

[steveP]

he was the weakest one in it anyway. glad to see him go. he was always cocky; cocky can be good when ur funny, but he just plain sucked.

[Madaz]

well its a hard deep ditch to try and pull themselves out of

good luck TGA

[bezender]

Was he the short annoying bloke?

Only watched one ep.

ROFL

same here... lost interest pretty quick with those tards......

that says alot cos it has to be pretty bad to keep me from watching a show about cars

[madbung]

A cartoonist, a trumpeter and a dwarf....sounds like the beginning of a joke.

Maybe will be.

[2rismo]

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