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The Grand Tour reboot taps Thomas Holland, James Engelsman and Francis Bourgeois

Amazon Prime has opted for a trio of YouTube and TikTok stars to inject digital savvy into the reboot with its premiere date still unannounced.

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Overview

  • Amazon Prime Video confirmed Thomas Holland, James Engelsman and Francis Bourgeois as the new hosts of The Grand Tour reboot.
  • Holland and Engelsman bring their Throttle House channel, which has amassed over 3.2 million YouTube subscribers, to the motoring series.
  • Francis Bourgeois gained viral fame for his trainspotting videos and now carries over 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
  • The original Clarkson-May-Hammond trio ended their run with a final episode in September 2024 and have dissolved their joint production company.
  • Despite the announcement, the series’ launch date remains unconfirmed and some long-time fans have threatened to boycott the show.