The BBC is scrapping its newest Top Gear sequence after finishing an investigation into the accident that injured presenter Andrew Flintoff.
BBC Studios apologised to the previous cricketer following its probe into the incident in Surrey in December.
It mentioned it could “continue to support” Flintoff together with his restoration.
“Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34 of Top Gear at this time,” the assertion added.
“We perceive this will likely be disappointing for followers, however it’s the proper factor to do, and we’ll make a judgment about how finest to proceed later this 12 months.
“This has also impacted the production team, who we continue to support.
“Finally there will likely be a well being and security assessment of the present, according to our procedures.”
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Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff taken to hospital after accident throughout Top Gear filming
Flintoff, 45, was taken to hospital after the crash on the present’s well-known observe at Dunsfold Aerodrome on 13 December.
The Sun reported he was behind the wheel when the crash occurred and was airlifted to hospital, however a supply instructed the paper his accidents weren’t life threatening.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) mentioned on the time that it was “making inquiries”.
In 2006, former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond was concerned in a life-threatening crash throughout filming.
Flintoff – popularly generally known as “Freddie” and well-known for his England cricket heroics – has hosted the present alongside Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness since 2019.
He additionally appeared for a few years on Sky panel present A League Of Their Own.
No episodes of Top Gear sequence 34 have been broadcast, with season 33 airing on the finish of final 12 months.
Source: information.sky.com”