The much loved British darts -themed quiz show Bullseye is returning to ITV with new host, former England cricketer and Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff. The 46-year-old, who was seriously injured in a crash while filming Top Gear in 2022 , will host a Christmas special of the popular game show, which originally ran from 1981 until 1995 and was hosted by the late comedian Jim Bowen . Speaking about his new role and his return to television, Flintoff said: “I love the darts and Bullseye was one of my favourite shows as a kid.
Can’t quite believe I’ll get to host this Christmas special.” “You can’t beat a bit of Bully!” added Flintoff, echoing the catchphrase that Bowen made famous. Bullseye tests contestants’ darts skills as well as their general knowledge as they compete for cash and prizes.
The show was infamous for giving away large and often impractical prizes to the winners, such as speedboats. The game show was revived on Challenge TV in 2006 for two series, hosted by comedian Dave Spikey. Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment and daytime commissioning at ITV said: “ Bullseye is back and we can’t wait to welcome Freddie Flintoff back to ITV too.
“It’s a real treat to have both as key parts of our Christmas schedule on ITV1 and ITVX this year.” Flintoff was recently seen in the four-part BBC TV series Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams On Tour, where he first spoke publicly about his accident. The incident, which left him with facial an.