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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/23/top-gear-bbc-andrew-flintoff-filming-new-series/
BBC abandons filming rest of Top Gear series after Andrew Flintoff crash
The corporation said it has ‘sincerely apologised’ to the presenter after he was taken to hospital following the accident last December

ByTelegraph Reporters
23 March 2023 • 11:00pm
Andrew Flintoff, left, presents the show with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris
Andrew Flintoff, left, presents the show with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris CREDIT: LEE BRIMBLE
The BBC has announced that the filming of Top Gear's latest series will not resume after the corporation's investigation into presenter Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff's crash.

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

The incident happened while he was at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey on December 13.

On Thursday, the corporation released a statement which said: "(BBC Studios) have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery.

"Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time.

"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.

"This has also impacted the production team, who we continue to support. Finally, there will be a health and safety review of the show, in line with our procedures."

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