Reports suggest that Freddie Flintoff is set to become the new host of a legendary game show from the 1980s and 1990s. The former Top Gear star is said to be presenting a one-off festive special of Bullseye on ITV. It was originally hosted by comic Jim Bowen from 1981 until 1995 but is being given a reboot with the hopes of a full series to follow.
Bullseye tests contestants' darts skills and general knowledge as they compete for cash and prizes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Flintoff (@aflintoff11) The game show was revived on Challenge TV in 2006, hosted by comedian Dave Spikey, but was cancelled after two series. The 46-year-old told The Sun : “I love the darts and Bullseye was one of my favourite shows as a kid.
“I can’t quite believe I’ll get to host this Christmas special. “You can’t beat a bit of Bully,” echoing Bowen’s catchphrase. A source added: "Few would have predicted the move but it’s a genius signing.
” Flintoff last appeared on TV in August in a BBC documentary called Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams On Tour, where he first spoke about a crash that happened while filming Top Gear. Top 10 Best British TV Series The Ashes player explained: "Week and a half after my accident. Genuinely should not be here after what happened.
This is going to be a long road back and I have only just started and I am struggling already. I need help. I really am not the best at asking for it.
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