JODIE Kidd, James Martin and Guy Martin are among the stars being linked to Top Gear following Matt LeBlanc’s departure announcement.
The actor and TV presenter is leaving the BBC Two motoring show after hosting one more series later this year.
Model, car enthusiast and racing driver Kidd is among the most popular names to take over the steering wheel of the show, according to bookmakers William Hill, who have put her at 6/1 odds.
She is in joint first place with TV chef James and motorcycle racer and broadcaster Guy after the first rush of bets came in.
William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly said: “When the market first opened on Thursday night, Guy Martin, James Martin and Jenson Button were the favourites. Since then, pretty much every penny has been for Jodie Kidd.”
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