Chris Evans dedicates radio show to former Top Gear co-stars and urges them to 'move on'

Chris Evans arrives at the BBC to present his radio show. Credit: PA

Former Top Gear host, Chris Evans, has dedicated his radio show to his ex-colleagues, advising them to "move on" without him.

On Monday the 50-year-old announced via Twitter that he was to stand down from the show.

Evans' departure from the show leaves former Friends star Matt LeBlanc in charge, along with co-hosts racing driver Sabine Schmitz, Formula One presenter Eddie Jordan, YouTube star Chris Harris, car enthusiast Rory Reid and The Stig. A spokesperson for the BBC said the plan was to continue with the current line-up.

On Sunday, the season finale of Top Gear saw its worst viewing figures of the series, with just 1.9 million viewers tuning in to watch it.