CATIE MUNNINGS Emerges as Frontrunner for Top Gear Co-Host Role

September 11, 2026

• CATIE MUNNINGS, 28-year-old rally champion, is heavily favored to co-host revamped Top Gear. Ladies European Rally Champion at 18, she’s contributed to Top Gear magazine and podcast while securing Red Bull sponsorship.
• MUNNINGS brings unique credentials: professional racing driver with established TV presenting experience including CBBC’s Catie’s Amazing Machines. BBC insiders praise her “easy personality on screen” and perfect brand fit.
• BBC seeks female co-host to pair with Jimmy Carr in streamlined two-person format, marking shift from previous lineups. Bosses also considering woman for iconic Stig role in safety-focused reboot.
• New Top Gear emphasizes strictest safety protocols after Freddie Flintoff’s 2022 crash, with professional drivers handling riskiest stunts. Show returns to Dunsfold Aerodrome with dedicated safety executives overseeing production.

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