James May has revealed whether fans can expect an on-screen reunion with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. The trio shared a 23-year television partnership, comprising 15 years on the BBC's Top Gear, followed by an eight-year run on the hugely popular series The Grand Tour.
The Grand Tour ended in 2024
Despite earning glowing reviews across six seasons, the Amazon Prime programme concluded with its special final episode, One For The Road, in 2024. Explaining why they chose to bring the curtain down, James said the trio had "exhausted" the show and didn't want to "overstay their welcome". Jeremy and Richard echoed this sentiment, insisting they wanted The Grand Tour to bow out while it was still loved by its audience.
James May on a possible reunion
Speaking during an interview on LBC this week, James, 63, addressed whether the trio's partnership is truly finished. Having confirmed that the production company behind The Grand Tour wound down last year, he commented on the prospect of a reunion: "You should never say never should you because then somebody will dig it up and hold it against you, but there is nothing planned."
He also admitted that he found it "slightly difficult" to "envisage" the trio making a comeback, claiming that "we're knocking on a bit". "And there comes a point where you should let things lie," he added. "There is a saying in showbusiness, isn't there, that you should leave the audience wanting more and hopefully we have."
"We always used to say, partly in jest, but actually we meant it, that the most difficult thing we had to do was to land it safely and not fly it into the cliffs," he continued. "And I think we just about did. But if you go on too long, you do end up flying it into the cliff."
What the trio are doing now
Since The Grand Tour drew to a close, the trio have each gone off on their own separate paths. Alongside his presenting work, Jeremy ventured into the world of farming and is currently five seasons deep into his hugely popular show Clarkson's Farm. The award-winning series chronicles the trials and tribulations of him running Diddly Squat Farm, with the support of his team, including his right-hand man Kaleb Cooper and partner Lisa Hogan.
Richard has pressed on with developing The Smallest Cog, his classic car restoration venture, and has remained a regular presence on DriveTribe, co-founded by him, Jeremy and James, producing car reviews, workshop videos and challenges for YouTube. He has also popped up on various motoring and entertainment programmes, including a cameo in Clarkson's Farm Season 4.
As for James, he fronted his travel series James May: Our Man In... from 2020 until 2024, when it was confirmed the programme would not be returning for another run. The motoring enthusiast also presented Amazon original Oh Cook!, though it wrapped up after two seasons. Away from the screen, the TV star continues to grow his James Gin venture while creating online content and pursuing new projects.
