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James Engelsman and Thomas Holland Join The Grand Tour on Prime Video

Throttle House creators James Engelsman and Thomas Holland are cast as new presenters for The Grand Tour on Prime Video.

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James Engelsman and Thomas Holland, creators of the YouTube channel Throttle House, have been cast as new presenters for The Grand Tour on Prime Video. [1][2] Francis Bourgeois was selected as the third presenter despite being better known as a train enthusiast than a car expert. [3] Francis Bourgeois is a British trainspotter who gained millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram for his railway enthusiasm. [4] Thomas Holland said in an interview with The Globe and Mail that the new hosts had the blessing of former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and executive producer Andy Wilman. [5] The Financial Times awarded the show three stars and questioned whether the series can survive with a new team after being driven by big personalities. [6]
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  1. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland, creators of the YouTube channel Throttle House, have been cast as new presenters for The Grand Tour on Prime Video. · TechRadar
  2. James Engelsman, Thomas Holland, and Francis Bourgeois have been selected as the new presenters for the rebooted series of The Grand Tour. · BBC News
  3. Francis Bourgeois was selected as the third presenter despite being better known as a train enthusiast than a car expert. · BBC News
  4. Francis Bourgeois is a British trainspotter who gained millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram for his railway enthusiasm. · The Globe and Mail
  5. Thomas Holland said in an interview with The Globe and Mail that the new hosts had the blessing of former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and executive producer Andy Wilman. · The Globe and Mail
  6. The Financial Times awarded the show three stars and questioned whether the series can survive with a new team after being driven by big personalities. · BBC News
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