Details of Freddie Flintoff’s Top Gear crash won't ever come out, says co-star

09 November 2023 , 12:24

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Chris says the full details won't come out

The full details of Freddie Flintoff’s Top Gear crash won't ever come out, a co-star has said.

The 45-year-old was rushed to hospital last December following the high speed car crash which happened while filming BBC's Top Gear. Freddie suffered facial injuries which have been seen since he's been spotted in public.

However, the public will never know the full extent of what happened, according to co-star Chris Harris. Chris spoke about the "serious incident" and explained that Freddie is still healing from it. He went on to say that he is "proud" that those working on Top Gear have kept details "quiet".

Chris spoke on BBC Breakfast

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Chris said: "I think he's healing. It was a serious incident. I'm not going say any more than that. I'm so proud of the fact that team Top Gear kept everything quiet and we were dignified. There is nothing out there about what happened and there won't be.

"There's no mole in the organisation. I'm really, really proud of that. As long as he's healing, it's great to see him out and about being passionate about cricket. I'm sad I'm not doing Top Gear with him at the moment, but that's life, it's the best thing for him right now."

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Chris went on to explain that the crash meant he was suddenly left without his day job. He said he "suddenly had nothing to do" as the crash put an end to filming.

Freddie Flintoff suffered serious facial injuries as a result of the horror crash (PA)

He added: "I have got another business, which is an online car platform which is great. I do stuff there. But my day job went and you can imagine your muscle memory of working life is really important, you guys have your routines.

"If that suddenly stops and suddenly you don't talk to those people, you don't see those people, then you go into a slightly dark place. I think I really missed it. It does make you reflect on the times that it might have gone wrong, maybe. And that made me think I've got responsibilities. I've got children. Have I been reckless? The answer is I don't think I have. But I did have moments of thinking, have I pushed this too far?"

Freddie has since agreed a settlement with the BBC after the crash. It has been reported that he has received a pay out from the BBC over the accident.

Following the accident, the filming of the series was suspended pending a review by the BBC into the incident and how it happened. In a statement regarding the crash, which took place in December 2022 at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey, the show's test track, BBC Studios said: "BBC Studios has reached an agreement with Freddie that we believe supports his continued rehabilitation, return to work and future plans. We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery."

Reports in The Sun suggested the compensation is based around loss of earnings, with the BBC also reportedly having offered Freddie a duty-of-care package, which includes ­therapy.

Charlotte Everett