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Caitlin Arlow

Top Gear stars spotted in Llanelli filming for new series

Top Gear’s Paddy McGuinness, Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff and Chris Harris caused excitement in Llanelli on Friday, February 18, when they made a surprise visit to the town.

The trio were photographed at The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant and Spa whilst filming for the long-running BBC show.

Around 40 crew members, including the presenters, are staying at the hotel and spent some of the day sheltering from a "rare" red alert caused by Storm Eunice.

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It's not the first time the stars were spotted in Wales this week as they decided to stop off in Abergavenny to surprise the locals. whilst on their way to the Beacon Beacons.

It's also not the first time the trio have visited Llanelli, as owner of The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant and Spa, Paul Jenkins, said the stars had stayed at the hotel two years ago.

Paul added: "We knew the Top Gear team were coming so we had an inkling that the boys would be with us, but when they turn up it's always a great surprise. They dined in the restaurant this morning and then they were out filming today then.

"They are just normal boys like everyone else, they keep to themselves. There were forty of them staying last night, all the crew and the boys. It's good that they've come back to stay with us again, we know they obviously like the hotel."

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