Richard Hammond fans can’t believe the Top Gear star’s age as he celebrates big birthday
RICHARD Hammond fans were left stunned after they found out the Top Gear star’s real age as he celebrated a milestone birthday.
The TV presenter, is best known for co-hosting the BBC Two motoring programme Top Gear from 2002 until 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, turned 54 on Tuesday.
But many fans were left gobsmacked that TV favourite Richard is in his 50s and were quick to compliment him on his ageless looks.
One wrote: “Richard Hammond can’t be in his 50s. He still looks 30.”
A second joked: “Is he 38 again this year?”
A third echoed: “Still looking 36.”
In November, it was revealed that Grand Tour would be coming to an end after seven years.
The Grand Tour launched on Prime Video in 2016.
Jeremy, Richard and James created the series after previously presenting Top Gear as a trio up to 2015 when they left the BBC.
At its peak the show had three million YouTube subscribers, a magazine with 1.7 million readers, and in 2012 it entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 2012 as the world’s most watched factual TV show.
But following a very public row, the boys packed Top Gear in.
However, much to the delight of their fans, they launched The Grand Tour after striking a lucrative deal with Prime Video and made another 44 shows, the latest of which aired in June 2023.
Last month, The Sun exclusively revealed how The Grand Tour was coming to an end, as hosts Jeremy, James, and Richard felt it was time that it came to an end.
A TV insider said: “It’s a surprising decision and everyone realises it very much marks the end of an era for the three presenters.
“The Grand Tour is one of Prime Video’s most watched shows and Jeremy, James and Richard have a devoted following.
“But the guys have made no bones about the fact they’re all advancing in years and they have lots of other projects to pursue.
“They just felt like the time was right and wanted to go out on a high when the show remained popular.”