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Top Gear to return after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms

The BBC's 'Top Gear' is back on the air after a crash involving Andrew Flintoff

By · Published August 27, 2026 at 18:28 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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The brief

The BBC has confirmed that 'Top Gear' will return to television. The reboot follows a crash involving former host Andrew Flintoff, which had put the show's future in doubt. The BBC has not yet announced a new host. However, according to Deadline, speculation is rife that comedian Jimmy Carr may take the helm. The BBC's announcement comes after months of uncertainty.

The crash involving Flintoff raised questions about the show's safety protocols and future. The BBC has not yet provided details about the crash or Flintoff's condition. The BBC has not yet announced a new host. However, according to Deadline, speculation is rife that comedian Jimmy Carr may take the helm. The BBC has not yet announced a new host.

However, according to Deadline, speculation is rife that comedian Jimmy Carr may take the helm. The BBC has not yet provided details about the crash or Flintoff's condition. The BBC has not yet announced a new host. However, according to Deadline, speculation is rife that comedian Jimmy Carr may take the helm.

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Quick answers

What caused the crash involving Andrew Flintoff?

The BBC has not yet provided details about the crash.

Who will host the rebooted 'Top Gear'?

The BBC has not yet announced a new host. However, according to Deadline, speculation is rife that comedian Jimmy Carr may take the helm.

When will 'Top Gear' return to the air?

The BBC has confirmed that 'Top Gear' will return to television. However, the exact air date has not yet been announced.

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