Top Gear ‘comeback is in the works’ at the BBC 3 years after axe
Freddie Flintoff’s life-changing crash came in December 2022 (Picture: BBC Studios/Vincent Dolman)
A Top Gear comeback is reportedly in the works, three years after Freddie Flintoff suffered terrible injuries in an awful accident on the show.
The BBC series was shelved after the incident, but now a reboot is said to be happening.
Bosses are looking to source new presenters for a return that could come as soon as next year.
Freddie, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris were the most recent set of hosts, but haven’t returned since 2022.
An insider reportedly told The Sun: ‘BBC bosses are keen to revive Top Gear because they have never filled the space it left behind and so many viewers hanker after a motoring show.’
According to the publication, the broadcaster isn’t necessarily looking for celebrities to front the show, but they say big personalities are needed.
The former cricketer suffered life-changing injuries (Picture: Disney+/PA Wire)
Former presenters have included the likes of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
When contacted by Metro, a BBC Studios spokesperson said: ‘The Top Gear brand continues to thrive across digital, publishing, and global formats.
‘As a commercial producer, we’re always exploring new ways to develop the brand and reach audiences by leveraging such iconic IP – but there’s no update on the TV show at this time.’
More to follow.
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