The BBC has abandoned filming of the latest season of motoring programme 'Top Gear' following an investigation into a December crash that injured former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff, the broadcaster said on Thursday.
The BBC has abandoned filming of the latest season offollowing an investigation into a December crash that injured former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff, the British broadcaster said on Thursday.as a host in 2019, was injured in a car crash during the filming of an episode in December and was said to be"lucky to be alive".Top Gear
, one of BBC's most successful shows. Flintoff co-hosted the show along with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris. "Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34," the BBC said, adding a decision on how best to continue would be made later this year. The broadcaster said they have apologised to Flintoff, who is widely known for his heroics in the 2005 Ashes series against Australia, a highlight in his cricketing career that earned him cult status.
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