Some say he rescued Top Gear after the departure of its earlier presenters.
But Matt LeBlanc is now leaving the BBC's hit motoring present to spend extra time along with his family and friends.
Viewers are break up on whether or not it is a good or dangerous factor for the presentwhich we'll get to in a sec.
But firstwho might fill the Blanc house?
- Former Saturday Kitchen presenter James Martin
- Guy Martin, bike racer and TV presenter
- Racing driver Jenson Button
- Jodie Kidd, race automotive driver and TV presenter
- Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, stars of The Trip
- Presenter and motoring journalist Rebecca Jackson
- Dermot O'Leary, common nationwide treasure
- Life On Mars actor Philip Glenister
- Sport and motoring presenter Suzi Perry
It's price taking into account that LeBlanc's hiring in 2016 was a large shock, leaving bookmakers on the again foot, so do not rule out one other leftfield alternative and maybe one other huge international title.
Fans have not been shy in sharing their opinions in regards to the former Friends star's departure in the meanwhile.
"Honestly I really believe Matt saved the show. If it wasn't for him Top Gear would have probably ended," posted on Twitter Matt [not LeBlanc].
"He did his job and left the series in better shape than it was when he started."
Sahaib wrote on our Facebook web page: "The present was doomed anyway with out the trio of Clarkson, Hammond and May.
"They were Top Gear and you cannot recreate that kind of chemistry."
"LeBlanc leaving Top Gear. Thank god, might finally be bearable to watch," posted on Twitter Chris.
But Samuel defended LeBlanc, writing: "Like him [on] Top Gear, brought some laughter to show. It's sad he's leaving."
LeBlanc's co-host Chris Harris wrote that he "totally understands" the star's causes for transferring on.
Twitter put up by @harrismonkey
Had the most effective time working with @matt_leblanc. Sad it needed to cease, however I completely perceive his causes for doing so. Best of luck huge canine!
— chris harris (@harrismonkey) May 31, 2018