November 22nd 2023.
Top Gear fans were left in shock after the BBC announced that the show had been taken off air for the foreseeable future due to Freddie Flintoff's horror crash. The news has also left former presenter James May deeply saddened, with him saying he can't believe the show is gone forever.
May, who was part of the show's original lineup with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, said that safety was taken very seriously during their time on the show. He also reflected on his own memories of being a fan of the show in the 70s.
Hammond, who was badly injured in a 280mph crash in 2006 during filming for the show, has previously warned TV bosses to be careful. Although the news of the show's temporary suspension has been met with disappointment by fans, an insider has claimed that Top Gear could return in a couple of years.
The 45-year-old was hospitalised with facial injuries and broken ribs after the crash last December. He was airlifted to hospital after reportedly having to wait 45 minutes for a helicopter. More recently, he was spotted at his first public outing since the incident, where he spoke warmly about the importance of being part of a family.
The BBC has reached an agreement with Flintoff to support his return to work and future plans. Despite the show being off the air for the foreseeable future, fans can still watch Top Gear on BBC iPlayer.
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