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Jeremy Clarkson thrashes Top Gear with new show The Grand Tour after booking a glittering line-up of A-list guests

BY ANDY HALLS

Published: 2:40, 16 Sep 2016
Updated: 22:11, 16 Sep 2016

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JEREMY Clarkson has got one over on Top Gear by bagging a string of Hollywood A-listers for his new car show.

Matt Damon, 45, and Charlize Theron, 41, are among the big-hitters lined up to appear in The Grand Tour later this year.

Jeremy Clarkson has bagged a string of A-listers for his new car show — Jeremy Clarkson has bagged a string of A-listers for his new car showCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

It is a kick in the teeth for the BBC, which managed to attract a jumble of C-list guests for the revamped Top Gear.

They have included blues singer Seasick Steve, 75, and Brit rapper Tinie Tempah, 27.

Matt Damon is one of the celebs to appear on The Grand Tour later this year — Matt Damon is one of the celebs to appear on The Grand Tour later this yearCredit: PA:Press Association

Charlize Theron will also star in the new car show — Charlize Theron will also star in the new car showCredit: AP:Associated Press

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A TV source told The Sun: “All the early signs suggest The Grand Tour will have a much bigger pulling power than Top Gear. Matt and Charlize are just two of the names involved. More big stars will follow.

“Top Gear’s influence and power has clearly waned without Jeremy at the helm.”

Revamped Top Gear have had blues singer Seasick Steve as one of their celebrity guests — Revamped Top Gear have had blues singer Seasick Steve as one of their celebrity guestsCredit: PA:Press Association

Tinie Tempah has also appeared in Top Gear since Jeremy Clarkson was sacked — Tinie Tempah has also appeared in Top Gear since Jeremy Clarkson was sackedCredit: PA:Press Association

Clarkson, 56, was sacked last year after punching a producer.

Co-hosts Richard Hammond, 46, and James May, 53, went with him and the trio have already started work on the new show for Amazon Prime.

Chris Evans, 50, took over fronting Top Gear but quit in July after poor ratings.

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