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Top Gear return confirmed by BBC bosses after The Grand Tour bombshell
Top Gear is officially set to return to the BBC nearly four years after Freddie Flintoff's devastating high-speed car crash. Ed Havard, the broadcaster's director of entertainment, made the exciting announcement at the Edinburgh TV Festival. Speaking at a panel event on Thursday (August 27), he revealed: "There has been a lot of speculation about this, and we can confirm that Top Gear is back."
TL;DR
- Top Gear has been officially confirmed to return by BBC bosses.
- The show's return comes nearly four years after Freddie Flintoff's high-speed car crash during filming.
- The BBC had previously announced the show would be rested "for the foreseeable future" following the accident.
- Speculation about potential hosts includes comedian Jimmy Carr and former rugby player Joe Marler, though no deals are confirmed.
- The BBC stated they remain committed to Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris, and Paddy McGuinness for new projects.
- The accident involving Freddie Flintoff occurred while he was driving a Morgan Super 3 at Dunsfold Aerodrome, reportedly at 22mph when it flipped.
- Flintoff and the BBC reached a settlement over the crash, with reports of a £9 million payout.
- The Grand Tour has also announced host replacements following Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May's departure.
- The Stig, revealed to be Paul Rees, is reportedly suing the BBC for damages related to the crash.