Not much time has gone by since the dust settled around the controversial firing of outspoken Top Gear host earlier this year. Clarkson’s “fracas” with one of the show’s producers after a long day of filming ended up costing the host his expected contract renewal at the end of the last series of episodes – the final three which have yet to air, but reportedly will be shown in some form, according to the BBC.

Glenister, Kidd, and Martin, respectively. Image: Telegraph

Many wondered if the show’s other two hosts, Richard Hammond and James May, would stay on despite Clarkson’s departure, as the chemistry between the trio has been key to the show’s incredible worldwide success. May made it clear last month that he was out, and not long after, Hammond said essentially the same, stating “There isn’t anything to “quit” at this point.”

As a major cash cow for the BBC, they’ve been on a desperate hunt to replace the hosts for the show, well aware that not only are the hosts key, but that attempting to replicate the Top Gear style of the outgoing hosts would almost certainly translate to failure.

The Telegraph is reporting that the channel’s handlers have selected potential replacements. Jodie Kidd, host of Classic Cars Show in the UK, who happens to hold one of the fastest lap times on Top Gear’s Power Lap leaderboards is reportedly on board. Next on the list is Philip Glenister, host of the UK’s For the Love of Cars, a show in which Glenister and a co-host unearthed and restored classic British automobiles is reportedly also on the roster. Lastly, Guy Martin, an accomplished motorcycle racer and television personality, rounds out the (theoretical) cast.

Will this new lineup appease Top Gear fanatics? Only time will tell.