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'Top Gear' Halted After Andrew Flintoff Crash (Variety)

The BBC has halted filming on season 34 of 'Top Gear' after Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was involved in an accident on the show's test track last year.

Flintoff was a talismanic cricketer who captained the England men’s cricket team and was instrumental in fashioning several triumphs. “Freddie has been seriously emotionally and physically affected by the crash,” the Times said, quoting a source. “BBC Studios has concluded its investigation into the accident at the ‘Top Gear’ test track in Surrey last December, which regrettably injured presenter Freddie Flintoff.

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Top Gear filming halted by BBC after Freddie Flintoff accident (BBC News)

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.

[won the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity... He joined Top Gear as a host in 2019 and has co-starred in the show with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris. The trio left Top Gear in 2015 after an altercation between Clarkson and a producer. In September of the same year, he also crashed during a drag race while he was filming at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire, but walked away unharmed. The BBC says it has halted the latest series of Top Gear after presenter Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff was hurt in an accident while filming. In a statement, the BBC said: "We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery.

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BBC stops filming latest Top Gear series after Freddie Flintoff crash (Independent.ie)

The BBC has decided not to resume filming Top Gear after presenter Freddie Flintoff was injured in an horrific accident during production.

In a statement at the time, Flintoff said: “I’m absolutely fine and was back filming today. “It was a pretty nasty crash. It is shocking.

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Reports Freddie Flintoff to leave Top Gear as filming on series 34 ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Filming on the latest series of Top Gear will not resume amid reports that presenter Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is “quitting the show” after being involved ...

In 2022 the BBC announced it was returning for a four-part follow-up series. Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time. Get Me Out of Here!.

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Top Gear: BBC halt production of latest season after co-host Freddie ... (Yorkshire Evening Post)

The BBC has said that following Freddie Flintoff's December crash, it would be “inappropriate to resume making series 34” of Top Gear.

The broadcaster said that under the circumstances, it would be “inappropriate to resume making series 34". He has presented Top Gear together with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris since 2019. The former England cricketer was injured on the show’s test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey.

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What happened to Freddie Flintoff? Everything we know about Top ... (The Independent)

The cricketer-turned-presenter was airlifted to hospital on 13 December 2022 after crashing while filming a car review at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome, home of the ...

“It is shocking. “He is a daredevil, that’s what he does, and he doesn’t feel like he is able to continue to play that role on the show.” “It was a pretty nasty crash,” he said.

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BBC will not resume filming Top Gear series after Andrew Flintoff ... (Anglo Celt)

Flintoff (45) was taken to hospital after being involved in an incident while shooting for the hit motoring show in December last year.

Get Me Out of Here! Flintoff, who began presenting Top Gear in 2019, has also made regular appearances on A League Of Their Own and won the first series of the Australian version of I’m A Celebrity… “Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time.

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BBC stops filming latest Top Gear series after Freddie Flintoff crash (FM104)

The BBC has cancelled filming on the 34th series of Top Gear due to Freddie Flintoff's accident.

Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time. BBC studios said on Thursday night that "under the circumstances" they feel "it would be inappropriate to resume making season 34 of Top Gear at this time". Filming on the latest series of Top Gear will not resume amid reports that "daredevil" presenter Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff is "quitting the show" after being involved in an accident at the end of last year.

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BBC cancel Top Gear after horror Freddie Flintoff crash (Goss.ie)

BBC have officially cancelled Top Gear after Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was involved in a horror car crash while filming. The incident occurred at the show's ...

In a statement, the BBC said: “We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery.” “We understand this will be disappointing for fans, but it is the right thing to do, and we’ll make a judgment about how best to continue later this year.” A spokesperson said: “Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34.”

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BBC cancels 'Top Gear' filming after Freddie Flintoff accident (CNN)

The BBC has halted production on the latest series of motoring show "Top Gear" following an investigation into an accident that left co-host Andrew ...

“It will look more ridiculous than dangerous when you see it on TV”. The former cricket star is not the only “Top Gear” host to have been involved in a high-speed crash while filming the show. On Thursday, the corporation released a statement saying it had “sincerely apologized” to the former England cricket captain following its probe and “will continue to support him with his recovery.”

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BBC announces that Top Gear production will not resume after ... (Belfast Newsletter)

Former professional cricketer Flintoff, 45, was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident while shooting for the hit motoring show.

Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time. Former professional cricketer Flintoff, 45, was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident while shooting for the hit motoring show. Former professional cricketer Flintoff, 45, was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident while shooting for the hit motoring show

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Devastating truth of Freddie Flintoff Top Gear crash - facial injuries to ... (Mirror.co.uk)

While BBC Studios has apologised to the Top Gear presenter, 45, following its investigation into his filming incident in Surrey, more details have been ...

[The Sun.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21614329/bbc-freddie-flintoff-three-shows-in-balance/) [The Sun:](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21276813/top-gear-freddie-flintoff-crash-details/) “The injuries were more severe as the car didn’t have a roof. [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/top-gear-freddie-flintoff-accident-q89d5qfmr), an insider close to Flintoff says: "Freddie has been seriously emotionally and physically affected by the crash. [told friends he is 'emotionally and physically affected by the crash'](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/freddie-flintoff-cant-continue-daredevil-29537838). [ crash was even worse than fans could imagine ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/freddie-flintoffs-horror-top-gear-29136214)- and it is hinted the incident was made worse by the fact the vehicle involved in the incident didn’t have a roof. [Paddy McGuinness](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paddy-mcguinness) and Chris Harris, “with his recovery”, but his injuries were reported to be “severe”. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21760359/freddie-flintoff-crash-car-no-bags/). [a vehicle which was "was not fitted with air bags"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/freddie-flintoffs-top-gear-car-29494962), according to reports. ["lucky to be alive" after the accident](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/freddie-flintoffs-top-gear-crash-29388956), which happened back in December, left him hospitalised. [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Studios has apologised to the Top Gear presenter, 45, following its investigation into his [filming incident](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/top-gear-bosses-halt-show-29246999) in Surrey, more details have been emerging about the crash. [Flintoff made the “painful decision” to take a break from his TV career](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/top-gears-freddie-flintoff-makes-29062631) as he is unable to continue his hosting duties at the moment. [former cricketer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/freddie-flintoff) and another crew member were injured in the crash after the vehicle flipped at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey three months ago.

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Top Gear filming halted with reports of 'Freddie' Flintoff quitting (hotpress.com)

According to BBC Studios, 'it would be inappropriate to resume making Series 34 of Top Gear' in the current circumstances facing Flintoff, adding that they ...

Top Gear has been running since 2002, has had 33 successful seasons and a total of 13 different presenters. Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time." [being involved in an accident while filming](https://www.hotpress.com/film-tv/andrew-freddie-flintoff-injured-in-top-gear-accident-22943458) for the hit car show.

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Top Gear Filming Halted After Freddie Flintoff Injured in Rollover ... (RoadandTrack.com)

Flintoff reportedly flipped a Morgan 3-Wheeler at high speed during filming at the show's test track in Surrey, England.

[described the incident](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/freddie-flintoff-crash-top-gear-b2244982.html) back in December as a "pretty nasty crash," and that his dad was "lucky to be alive." [as a presenter in 2018](https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/a24061478/2019-top-gear-hosts/), the former professional cricket player has had several incidents behind the wheel, the most severe of which saw him [crash at 124 mph](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/horror-footage-freddie-flintoffs-near-21550346) during a drag race. [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/freddie-flintoff-top-gear-accident-injuries-b2307284.html), the [Morgan Super 3](https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a40309870/morgan-super-3-review/) Flintoff was driving at the show's Surrey, England track flipped and slid along the pavement at high speed.

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Freddie Flintoff to leave Top Gear as filming on series 34 halted ... (Westmeath Independent)

The Times reported that Flintoff 'has decided to leave the show' following an accident in December last year.

In 2022 the BBC announced it was returning for a four-part follow-up series. Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time. Get Me Out of Here!.

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Freddie Flintoff 'in a position to sue makers of Top Gear' after ... (Irish Mirror)

Freddie Flintoff has reportedly been left 'seriously emotionally and physically affected by the crash' that left him lucky to be alive last year, ...

[The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/top-gear-freddie-flintoff-accident-q89d5qfmr) earlier this week, an insider close to Flintoff said: "Freddie has been seriously emotionally and physically affected by the crash. He is a daredevil, that's what he does, and he doesn't feel like he is able to continue to play that role on the show." [who was pictured in January for the first time since the crash](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/top-gears-freddie-flintoffseen-first-29068078) - was hospitalised and left suffering with broken bones thanks to the accident that occurred on the Top Gear test track. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21830129/freddie-flintoff-could-sue-bbc-top-gear-horror-crash/), the legal expert went on to suggest Flintoff could reach a settlement quickly in order to move on with his life following the ordeal. It's suggested Flintoff may "even quickly reach a settlement that allows him to put this behind him and move on with his life and career", as it's claimed the cricketing legend is "seriously emotionally and physically affected by the horror crash. [Freddie Flintoff](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/freddie-flintoff) 's decision to reportedly walk away from his [Top Gear](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/top-gear) hosting duties will allow the star to take legal action following his horrific accident last year, a legal expert has claimed.

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What happened to Freddie Flintoff? Everything we know about Top ... (The Independent)

What happened to Freddie Flintoff? Everything we know about Top Gear accident. Presenter is reportedly quitting the BBC series following the crash. Ellie ...

“Freddie has been seriously emotionally and physically affected by the crash,” a source told The Times. “He is a daredevil, that’s what he does, and he doesn’t feel like he is able to continue to play that role on the show.” [It has been reported that Flintoff is quitting the show,](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/freddie-flintoff-quit-top-gear-crash-b2307287.html) which he co-hosts with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris. [ 16-year-old son Corey said that the 45-year-old was “lucky to be alive”.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/freddie-flintoff-crash-top-gear-b2244982.html) [he said](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/freddie-flintoff-crash-top-gear-b2244982.html). [BBC](/topic/bbc) has [decided not to resume filming](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/top-gear-cancelled-freddie-flintoff-b2307218.html#comments-area) the latest series of [Top Gear](/topic/top-gear) after presenter [Freddie Flintoff](/topic/freddie-flintoff) was injured in an accident during production – but what details do we know of what happened?

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