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Former TV exec: Evans on Top Gear was 'suicide mission'

A former 麻豆社 and ITV executive says Chris Evans quitting Top Gear was the "least surprising news in the world".

Roger Laughton believes Evans never "stood much of a chance".

Speaking to 5 live Breakfast's Clare McDonnell and Nicky Campbell, Roger said "the previous team was extremely popular, very successful and when you've got audiences down to under 2 million it's clear something has to be done".

Chris Evans quit Top Gear after rating fell to a series low of 1.9 million viewers on Sunday night.

This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on July 5th 2016.

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