Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has been "seriously emotionally and physically affected" by the crash that has caused the BBC to axe its latest series of the popular motoring programme Top Gear, according to a report. The Times says it is unlikely that the 45-year-old presenter will continue in his role as host following the accident at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey, last December.
A Top Gear insider reportedly told The Times: "Freddie has been seriously emotionally and physically affected by the crash. He is a daredevil, that's what he does, and he doesn't feel like he is able to continue to play that role on the show."
Flintoff was airlifted to hospital with facial injuries and broken ribs after the car he was driving flipped over. Filming on the series was suspended while he recovered from his injuries and investigations took place, and yesterday (Thursday March 23) the BBC confirmed it had apologised to the presenter as it announced its decision not to resume filming of the series.
