Friendstar Supercharged October 3, 2010 Share October 3, 2010 (edited) Source The man who played Top Gear driver The Stig has joined rival show Fifth Gear. Ben Collins, 35, will debut on the Five programme when the new series launches next week. He will appear unmasked because The Stig is a BBC trademark. 'I'm delighted to be joining the Fifth Gear team,' he says. 'And I'm looking forward to a new set of exciting challenges...apparently with and without the helmet. Former Formula Three star Ben was identified as The Stig last month after the BBC lost a High Court bid to block the publication of his forthcoming autobiography, in which he outs himself. He is the second driver to take on the role - he slipped into the hot seat vacated by Formula 1's Perry McCarthy, 49, in 2003. Top Gear bosses are expected to hire a new Stig now. ================================================================================ ================= Edited October 3, 2010 by Friendstar ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwchan 1st Gear October 3, 2010 Share October 3, 2010 dont think it will help much with Stig jump ship to 5th gear. It is Jeremy Clarkson and his co-presenters which make the show stand out from the rest. Stig can be replaced by any dummy that can drive since he is not required to talk nor show his face Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged October 3, 2010 Author Share October 3, 2010 dont think it will help much with Stig jump ship to 5th gear. It is Jeremy Clarkson and his co-presenters which make the show stand out from the rest. Stig can be replaced by any dummy that can drive since he is not required to talk nor show his face my point is..... i can be the stig should they need me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwchan 1st Gear October 3, 2010 Share October 3, 2010 my point is..... i can be the stig should they need me. me too, I can drive slowly and then use video editing software to "speed up" the car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic October 3, 2010 Share October 3, 2010 me too, I can drive slowly and then use video editing software to "speed up" the car Yes, then everyone watching at home will be wondering why the blades of grass in the background of the test-track seem to be waving so fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged October 3, 2010 Share October 3, 2010 I AM THE STIG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear October 3, 2010 Share October 3, 2010 So many ex racer will be keen. It's just driving the car to get the best timings. Not like he is need to talk or act or sing songs. Anyone with good driving skills will do!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miseryiscute Neutral Newbie October 3, 2010 Share October 3, 2010 The Stig is no longer "the Stig" with the identity known, so I don't think 5th gear will be any better than top gear even if Ben Colins go over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid_sg Clutched October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 I AM THE STIG Think polar bears are a little too big to fit into the car...... But with the all white outfit, you certainly make a good candidate. BBC will pay you in baby seals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoonz 4th Gear October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 Source The man who played Top Gear driver The Stig has joined rival show Fifth Gear. Ben Collins, 35, will debut on the Five programme when the new series launches next week. He will appear unmasked because The Stig is a BBC trademark. 'I'm delighted to be joining the Fifth Gear team,' he says. 'And I'm looking forward to a new set of exciting challenges...apparently with and without the helmet. Former Formula Three star Ben was identified as The Stig last month after the BBC lost a High Court bid to block the publication of his forthcoming autobiography, in which he outs himself. He is the second driver to take on the role - he slipped into the hot seat vacated by Formula 1's Perry McCarthy, 49, in 2003. Top Gear bosses are expected to hire a new Stig now. ================================================================================ ================= Boh simi lang watch 5th gear leh... Maybe because of Vikki? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kxbc Turbocharged October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 I AM THE STIG Does your white fur get in the way when you have to zip up the racing suit? Not pain ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianlim13 2nd Gear October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 The stig - Not Michael Schmacher meh ? haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 The stig - Not Michael Schmacher meh ? haha tink he would prefer to be the stig right now. as 'stig', he is admired. as schumi in F1, he's humiliated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 I AM THE STIG STIG or DIGK [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeromania 1st Gear October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 The stig - Not Michael Schmacher meh ? haha that episode talk c--k one la but they did say schumi isn't the stig at the end of the show. anyway is the stig's autobiography available already? Would like to buy one man he's a legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 STIG or DIGK [laugh] dun tink he is STIG. maybe KAYU still can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1l0v3you Clutched October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 dont think it will help much with Stig jump ship to 5th gear. It is Jeremy Clarkson and his co-presenters which make the show stand out from the rest. Stig can be replaced by any dummy that can drive since he is not required to talk nor show his face jeremy clarkson and richard hammond FTW!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoonz 4th Gear October 4, 2010 Share October 4, 2010 tink he would prefer to be the stig right now. as 'stig', he is admired. as schumi in F1, he's humiliated. Too much hype and too little result... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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