The curtain falls on Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May’s era of “The Grand Tour” on September 13th. While this marks the end of an era for the beloved trio, Amazon Prime has confirmed a New Series Of The Grand Tour will continue with new hosts. Details regarding the new presenters remain scarce.
Amazon’s decision to continue The Grand Tour with a fresh team signals its confidence in the show’s enduring appeal. The final episode featuring Clarkson, Hammond, and May, filmed in Zimbabwe, will air on September 13th, 2024, concluding a chapter that began with Top Gear in 2003. This marks a significant transition for the show and its dedicated fanbase.
While The Grand Tour continues in a new format, the original trio have no plans to reunite for another car show. Jeremy Clarkson, in a recent interview, stated his television career discussing cars is over, citing personal reasons for this decision. This news, while disappointing for some, opens the door for a new generation of automotive enthusiasts to take the wheel.
The success of The Grand Tour paved the way for individual shows for each host on Amazon Prime. Clarkson’s Farm, documenting his agricultural endeavors, will continue, while the futures of Richard Hammond’s The Great Escapists and James May: Our Man In… remain uncertain. Hammond and Tory Belleci’s The Great Escapists saw only one season released in 2021. James May’s travelogue, James May: Our Man In…, recently aired its third season with no confirmation of a fourth.
The new series of The Grand Tour presents an opportunity for a fresh perspective on the world of motoring. While the dynamic of Clarkson, Hammond, and May will be missed, the show’s core premise of automotive adventure is poised to continue, attracting both long-time viewers and a new audience. The departure of the original hosts marks the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new chapter for The Grand Tour.
