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The Latest Breaking News from Francis Bourgeois

The Grand Tour to return this September with three new presenters

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

The Grand Tour Is Back With Three New Hosts

The Grand Tour lives on. Amazon Prime Video has announced three new hosts for the beloved motoring show—and it appears last year’s rumors were true. Heading the next installment of the series is trainspotter and influencer Francis Bourgeois, as well as YouTubers Thomas Holland and James Engelsman.

Motor1 · Feb 5

The Grand Tour’s new hosts replacing Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May

The original trio left the motoring show two years ago – and it's now been rebooted with fresh faces

The Independent UK · Feb 5

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Francis Bourgeois named as one of The Grand Tour’s new presenting team

Bourgeois will host the new series of the Prime Video show alongside YouTubers James Engelsman and Thomas Holland.

Evening Standard · Feb 5

TV tonight: Alan Carr’s big competition for secret geniuses

Ordinary people with sky-high IQs take on tricky challenges. Plus: the explosive finale of The Night Manager. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1

Mission to Space With Francis Bourgeois review – did we really need to see him be sick in zero gravity?

Can a social media-famous trainspotter become an astronaut? Erm, no. And it’s far from the best use of this hugely genuine, witty personality

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

TV tonight: the internet’s favourite trainspotter takes a space adventure

Will Francis Bourgeois fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a rocket man? Plus, It’s Hiddleston v Laurie once again in The Night Manager. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

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Who is Francis Bourgeois as he is 'announced' to host The Grand Tour?

Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland, and James Engelsman will reportedly be the new faces of Grand Tour.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Who are the new hosts of The Grand Tour?

After May, Hammond, and Clarkson departed in 2024, who will be filling their spots?

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

The Grand Tour fans blast 'disastrous' new line-up of younger presenters including TikTok star

Jeremy Clarkson, 65, Richard Hammond, 55, and James May, 62, left the motoring series last year following six series

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

What to know about The Grand Tour’s new line-up

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The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

The Grand Tour’s new line-up ‘announced’ following departure of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond

A team of YouTubers and influencers are set to host the new version of the show

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois ‘eyed up’ to replace Jeremy Clarkson on Amazon’s Grand Tour

Bourgeois counts the Prince and Princess of Wales among his fans

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

'I'm happy I can save it': Viral influencer buys old Glasgow Subway train

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025

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Evening Standard · Feb 29, 2024

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Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2023

Turns Out Tourism Aus Paid For Those 3 Influencers To Come Down Under & We Now Know How Much

The Australian Government has finally caught up with the rest of the world and is paying Gen Z influencers to sample the land down under.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Kate Middleton and Prince William bump into 'surprised' TikTok star on Elizabeth line

TikTok star Francis Bourgeois filmed himself at Tottenham Court Road station and then rushing to catch a tube where he came across Prince William and Kate with whom he had a star struck chat

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 13, 2023

Francis Bourgeois visits Edinburgh station as train-daft TikTok star given luxury tour

The viral TikTok sensation found himself in the lap of luxury during a special tour of the highlands onboard the Royal Scotsman which departed from Edinburgh Waverley Station

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Secondhand style strides forward in Oxfam’s London fashion week show

Pre-loved style pioneer Bay Garnett dresses stars in curated stock from Oxfam’s warehouse for LFW’s opening show

Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023

TikTok star Francis Bourgeois spotted at Welsh station after chasing train for 10 hours

The TikTok trainspotter had been hunting a Class 37 locomotive all day and his reaction to its arrival was brilliant

Liverpool Echo · Dec 12, 2022

TikTok star Francis Bourgeois tries out Merseyrail

The social media personality shared clips of the visit to his 2.7m followers

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

Grandma Maya Jama and biker Rina Lipa: The best celebrity Halloween costumes in London

With aliens at Annabel’s and Hell Riders at The Standard, the city has been lit up by spooky celebrations

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022

“I see myself as an influencer of joy”: meet TikTok megastar Francis Bourgeois, AKA The Train Guy

The loveably eccentric Gen-Zer went viral with his trainspotting videos, and he now has a new TV show and a book — question marks over his authenticity still remain but the haters don’t stand a chance against his sheer enthusiasm

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

‘I find myself choked up with the emotions’: TikTok’s trainspotter sensation Francis Bourgeois

Celebrity and trainspotter are not words you see together very often. But Francis Bourgeois’ unique style and infectious enthusiasm is proving to be a ‘hellfire’ hit

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The Latest Breaking News from Francis Bourgeois

The Grand Tour to return this September with three new presenters

The Grand Tour Is Back With Three New Hosts

The Grand Tour’s new hosts replacing Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May

Francis Bourgeois named as one of The Grand Tour’s new presenting team

TV tonight: Alan Carr’s big competition for secret geniuses

Mission to Space With Francis Bourgeois review – did we really need to see him be sick in zero gravity?

TV tonight: the internet’s favourite trainspotter takes a space adventure

Who is Francis Bourgeois as he is 'announced' to host The Grand Tour?

Who are the new hosts of The Grand Tour?

The Grand Tour fans blast 'disastrous' new line-up of younger presenters including TikTok star

What to know about The Grand Tour’s new line-up

The Grand Tour’s new line-up ‘announced’ following departure of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond

TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois ‘eyed up’ to replace Jeremy Clarkson on Amazon’s Grand Tour

'I'm happy I can save it': Viral influencer buys old Glasgow Subway train

Best model train sets to build your own iconic miniature railway scene

Turns Out Tourism Aus Paid For Those 3 Influencers To Come Down Under & We Now Know How Much

Top videos: Coronation fever, and a dumpster-diving bear gives and gets a scare

Kate Middleton and Prince William bump into 'surprised' TikTok star on Elizabeth line

Francis Bourgeois visits Edinburgh station as train-daft TikTok star given luxury tour

Secondhand style strides forward in Oxfam’s London fashion week show

TikTok star Francis Bourgeois spotted at Welsh station after chasing train for 10 hours

TikTok star Francis Bourgeois tries out Merseyrail

Grandma Maya Jama and biker Rina Lipa: The best celebrity Halloween costumes in London

“I see myself as an influencer of joy”: meet TikTok megastar Francis Bourgeois, AKA The Train Guy

‘I find myself choked up with the emotions’: TikTok’s trainspotter sensation Francis Bourgeois

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