Former Top Gear host Chris Harris has revealed his horror at seeing co-star Freddie Flintoff involved in a car crash while filming the BBC motoring show. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Former Top Gear presenter Chris Harris has revealed that he had warned BBC executives about the potential for a fatal accident before Freddie Flintoff was seriously injured in a crash while filming. The cricket legend was driving a three-wheeled vehicle on a test track when it overturned in icy conditions.
With no airbag, Flintoff's face scraped the tarmac, resulting in multiple broken ribs and facial scars that required hours of surgery. Since the December 2022 accident, Flintoff has been battling anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks from the traumatic event. He subsequently left his role as a Top Gear presenter, reaching a substantial settlement with the BBC.
The broadcaster later announced that the show would be put on hold indefinitely. In a recent interview, Flintoff's former co-host Chris Harris, who presented the show with him and Paddy McGuinness, recounted the horrifying aftermath of the crash. He admitted that he initially believed the cricket star had died in the accident before he was rushed to hospital.
During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Harris - who now hosts the new BBC .
