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BBC 4/1 to put brake the brakes on Top Gear

| 23.04.2015
SPORTSBOOK ODDS

James May’s departure from Top Gear has prompted leading bookmaker Coral to slash the odds on the BBC axing the show. It’s now 4-1 from 10-1 that Top Gear doesn’t return to our screens, while it’s 1-7 that the show goes on.

Coral go 12-1 that Richard Hammond replaces Jeremy Clarkson as the lead host, but Dermot O’Leary remains in the driving seat at 6-4, ahead of Philip Glenister and Jodie Kidd at 3-1 and 5-1 respectively.

“The betting interest on Top Gear’s future has been huge and the departure of James May has sparked a flood of bets on the BBC putting the brakes on the show,” said Coral’s Nicola McGeady.

“Richard Hammond still hasn’t walked out on the BBC, but we think Dermot O’Leary is set to land the job,” added McGeady.

ENDS

**Top Gear Specials

4-1 BBC to axe Top Gear, 1-7 BBC not to axe Top Gear

**Next main presenter of Top Gear

6-4 Dermot O’Leary, 3-1 Philip Glenister, 5-1 Jodie Kidd, 13-2 Guy Martin, 8-1 Chris Evans, 8-1 Sue Perkins, 12-1 Richard Hammond, 14-1 Steve Coogan, 14-1 Jake Humphrey, 16-1 Eddie Jordan, 16-1 Dom Joly,

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Nicola McGeady

Nicola joined the PR team in January 2013 from Boylesports. Moving across the water from Ireland, she has taken on the role of PR Manager, dealing with all aspects of media activity, as well as taking on the responsibility of a number of the firm's key
partnerships such as At The Races and RUK. Nicola has been in the bookmaking industry for over six years,with a wide range of experience in radio and TV broadcasting, but you can also check out Nicola's lastest blog posts right here at the Coral news site. Like many of her Irish compatriots, Nicola is a huge Manchester United fan, and when not working, she can be found on a tennis court or enjoying the London social
scene.