Top Gear to return after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.
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"There has been a lot of speculation about this and we can confirm that Top Gear is coming back."
— Ed Havard , Executive
"Jimmy would be a great host but I won't be discussing that today."
— Ed Havard , Executive
Key People
Cricketer-turned-TV personality who co-hosted Top Gear.
Chris Harris is a journalist and television presenter known for co-hosting Top Gear.
Ed Havard is the director of entertainment at the BBC.
Jimmy Carr is a British comedian and television host.
Joe Marler is a professional rugby player known for his work in the sport.
Paddy McGuinness is a comedian and television presenter known for co-hosting Top Gear.
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The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.
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