Top Gear hit hard with fan backlash

The show is making a return to BBC Two on March 5 this year.

However Top Gear's 2017 comeback has been met with huge backlash from fans - after the rebooted series, which featured a brand new line-up, received flat reviews last year.

Viewers took to Twitter on Tuesday to vent their frustration over the car series' return, with many claiming the show is 'over' and has no hope of success following the failed 2016 series, starring Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans.

Matt and Chris were then drafted in as the new front men, but the show suffered a huge drop in ratings - causing Evans, 50, to quit after one series.

However, the Friends actor is making a return to the 2017 edition of the show, alongside motoring journalists Chris Harris and Rory Reid - although many fans have been left questioning why it has been brought back at all.

One commented that the first series 'wasn't bad' and that without Radio 2 presenter Chris he is 'expecting this round to be better.' 

Others mirrored his sentiment, writing: 'The team looks loads better and I imagine the format may change for the better too. Much more excitement this time!' while another confirmed they will be 'tuning in'.  

Radio presenter Chris made his departure following plummeting ratings and poor reviews, saying he gave it his best shot but it was 'not enough'.

Following his resignation, Chris said Matt was the 'captain' that the programme needed going forward and should remain on the show, dismissing reports that the pair's relationship had broken down amid flagging audience figures.

- Daily Mail