Top Gear: Chris Evans resignation reaction

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Fans and celebrities have been giving their reaction to the resignation of Chris Evans from Top Gear.

Heat's TV critic Boyd Hilton is one of those saddened at the news.

Boyd Hilton tweeted: 'Shame about Chris Evans and Top Gear. He made it much more watchable for many of us.'Image source, Twitter

He has also earned support from The Mirror's TV critic Ian Hyland.

Ian Hyland tweeted: 'New Top Gear was still a better show than the final three series of old Top Gear. FACT.'Image source, Twitter

But some fans were not so kind and were very keen on co-host Matt LeBlanc taking over the show.

One fan tweeted 'I love Chris Evans but he and Top Gear were not a good combo. It'd be great if Matt LeBlanc took over.'Image source, Twitter
Who says there is only bad news in the world? Now see if you can get Rowan Atkinson.Image source, Twitter
Katie Weasel Tweeted: 'Want to improve Top Gear ratings? Sack all but Matt and hire Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.'Image source, Twitter

Some fans were supportive too.

Laura Davidson Tweeted: 'I feel sorry for Chris Evans, he never stood a chance, the press have been against him from the word go. Hoping for more TFI now though.'Image source, Twitter
Aoife Horan Tweeted: 'Feel kinda sorry for Chris Evans. He wasn't given a fair chance from the offset. People are so quick to troll and criticise.'Image source, Twitter

His exit gained the hashtag #Chrexit on Twitter, in reference to Brexit, Britain leaving the EU.

Karim Tweeted: 'Only watched two episodes of Top Gear this year. Best decision yet. Make Matt main host #Chrexit'Image source, Twitter
Andrew Evans Tweeted: 'Oddly, last nights episode was by far the best they've done and back to TG form. But then Chrexit was barely in it.'Image source, Twitter

And some famous people have been putting themselves forward to fill his shoes - including fellow DJ Chris Moyles and singers John Newman and Ellie Goulding.

Ellie Goulding tweeted: 'FINE I'll present Top Gear'Image source, Twitter
John Newman Tweeted: 'I'm also well game for presenting Top Gear'Image source, Twitter
Chris Moyles tweeted: 'RE Top Gear debate. I can categorically say I am not and will NEVER be running for office. Pls discount my candidacy* Worth a go'Image source, Twitter