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New Grand Tour Series 'Pandering' to Jeremy Clarkson Fans Says Scathing Review
The new hosts said Clarkson’s blessing came with a blunt warning as the six-episode Prime Video reboot begins with supercar races and jet-plane challenges.
- Prime Video launched the new season of The Grand Tour today, Friday, September 4, 2026, with hosts Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman, and Thomas Holland taking over the motoring adventure series.
- The series marks a transition from the original trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, who concluded their run in 2024 after more than two decades presenting motoring shows.
- Across America, Malaysia, and Angola, the hosts tackle dangerous missions including racing fighter jets and testing sports cars; Bourgeois admitted afterward, "This isn't going to be easy."
- Original host Clarkson gave the new team blunt advice to not "f*** it up" before handing over; Bourgeois later said the endorsement was "like a superpower for us."
- Critics note the show feels "deliberately low stakes" as it develops its identity, though executive producer Andy Wilman confirmed work is ongoing for another series.
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thisisoxfordshire.co.ukJeremy Clarkson gave some 'inappropriate advice' before filming
The new Grand Tour hosts have said Jeremy Clarkson gave them some "inappropriate advice" before filming.
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