New Top Gear presenter Chris Evans has confirmed that the show's new line-up will feature a female presenter and former model Jodie Kidd is in pole position for the job.
Speaking to Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning (June 17), Evans said he could "100%" confirm he would have a female co-star "but not for the sake of it".:
Kidd has already appeared as a guest on Top Gear and she has been bookmakers' favourite to replace one of the former presenters, Richard Hammond and James May.
Bookmakers William Hill have Kidd at 5/4, Guy Martin at 2/1, Philip Glenister at 3/1 and Dermot O'Leary at 5/1.
49-year-old Evans has said he only decided to take the three-year Top Gear contract, which is reportedly worth £3 million, after Hammond and May ruled out returning to the show.
