Top Gearhas had a turbulent run over the past few years,Film noir Archives and that doesn't look set to change anytime soon.

On Thursday evening, the BBCannounced that Matt LeBlanc will be leaving the show after the next series.

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The legendary Friendsstar cited "the time commitment and extensive travel" as his reason for leaving, despite describing the show as great fun.

"It's unfortunate, but for these reasons I will not be continuing my involvement with the show," he said. "I will forever be a Top Gearfan and I wish the team continued success. Thanks for a great drive."

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On Thursday evening, his co-stars Chris Harris and Rory Reid took to Twitter to wish him luck.

LeBlanc joined Top Gearalongside Chris Evans back in 2016, after the show's former trio left following Jeremy Clarkson's altercation with producer Oisin Tymon.

Although Evans left after only one series, LeBlanc stayed on. His fourth series will be his last.

A replacement has yet to be announced.

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