Freddie Flintoff speaks after Top Gear crash Former England cricket star Freddie Flintoff makes his television comeback after a terrifying crash while filming Top Gear. As he appears in the latest episode of "Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams on Tour" tonight (13 August), it is recalled that Flintoff was described as "lucky to be alive" following the shocking incident in 2022. The grievous accident occurred at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome, Surrey, sidelining him until now.
In March 2023, the BBC issued an apology to Flintoff for the mishap and settled the incident last year with a compensation package reportedly worth a colossal £9 million. Clarifying financial concerns, the settlement came from BBC Studios, a commercial entity distinct from licence fee funds. Flintoff had been a presenter on BBC One's iconic series Top Gear since 2019, sharing the stage with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.
However, post-accident, the show faced cancellation. The BBC extended its regrets to the cricket legend in March 2023, stating: "We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery. We understand this [halting the show] will be disappointing for fans, but it is the right thing to do, and we'll make a judgement about how best to continue later this year", reports the Mirror .
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