Top Gear's Matt LeBlanc dismisses reports he is at war with Chris Evans: 'We're pals'

Matt LeBlanc has hit back at reports suggesting his relationship with Top Gear co-host Chris Evans is “deteriorating”.

The actor said the pair are still “pals” despite claims that Evans was angered by the controversial Cenotaph stunt.

Addressing the reports on Twitter he said: “I'm at war with @achrisevans? That's funny, I thought we were pals.”

Evans also appeared to dismiss the reports and tweeted: "Just been on the phone to @Matt_LeBlanc to confirm we are 'at war' as reported in The Sun today. He says, 'sure, whatever..' Why I oughta!"

LeBlanc’s comment comes after a source close to the motoring show said relations have been tense as Evans feels the stunt "damaged" the brand.

"Since the Cenotaph their relationship has deteriorated," the source told The Sun. "Chris thinks Matt has severely damaged the brand.

"Behind the scenes it is very frosty between them."

The stunt – which saw the Friends actor performing ‘donuts’ just yards from the war memorial – sparked outrage.

Evans apologised "unreservedly" for what was deemed a “gravely disrespectful” stunt and made clear that he was not involved.

"On behalf of the Top Gear team and Matt I would like to apologise unreservedly for what these images seem to portray,” he said on his BBC Radio 2 show.

"There's been some very incendiary comments involved and written alongside these pictures and I completely understand all this furore.”

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