Freddie Flintoff 'set to host Christmas special revival of beloved 1980s British gameshow' in first TV signing since horror Top Gear crash By Milly Veitch For Mailonline Published: 23:20, 3 October 2024 | Updated: 23:40, 3 October 2024 e-mail View comments Freddie Flintoff is reportedly set to present a special episode of the beloved gameshow Bullseye for Christmas on ITV . The cricketing legend, 46, will take over the reins hosting the darts-themed show from the late comedian Jim Bowen, who famously presented the series during its initial run from 1981 until 1995. The British gameshow saw contestants competing in darts games and quizzes to win cash and prizes and featured an animated anthropomorphic bull named Bully as the mascot.
It marks Freddie's first new TV signing following his horrific crash on Top Gear in 2022, which left him with severe facial injuries and taking time away from the spotlight to recover. The Sun reports that Freddie was thrilled to starring in a revival episode of Bullseye, with ITV bosses hoping the special will lead to it being commissioned as a full series. Freddie Flintoff is reportedly set to present a special episode of the beloved gameshow Bullseye for Christmas on ITV (pictured last month) The cricketing legend, 46, will take over the reins hosting the darts-themed show from the late comedian Jim Bowen, who famously presented the series during its initial run from 1981 until 1995 (pictured on show in 1989) The British gameshow saw contestants.