Freddie Flintoff was in a very good mood on Wednesday in London while continuing to put his Upper gear The horrific accident is now clearly behind us 18 months after the incident.
The former cricket captain, 46, was seen smiling and laughing as he chatted to people outside the swanky Charlotte Street Hotel.
Freddie was driving an open-top sports car at 130mph when it rolled over at Dunsfold airfield in Surrey in December 2022, leaving him “lucky to be alive”.
The accident left scars on his face that, although still visible, seemed to be improving.
Keeping things casual for his outing, Freddie, whose real name is Andrew, opted for a grey Nike sweatshirt and black cargo shorts.
Freddie Flintoff appeared to be in high spirits as he smiled while strolling through London on Wednesday, 18 months after his horror crash on Top Gear.
The former cricket captain, 46, was seen smiling and laughing as he chatted to people outside the swanky Charlotte Street Hotel.
Freddie, pictured in another car during filming, was driving an open-top sports car at 130mph when it rolled over at Dunsfold airfield in Surrey in December 2022, leaving him “lucky to be alive”.
She completed the look with white Nike sneakers and white Crocs as she was seen interacting with fans.
Fans of the star have been relieved to see his recovery on track after becoming the new head coach of the Superchargers.
While Flintoff initially kept a low profile following the incident, he has begun to return to the public eye in recent months.
Although the signs of his wounds were clearly visible at first, they are now beginning to fade a little.
BBC bosses said it would be “inappropriate” to continue filming Top Gear after the incident.
In a statement, the broadcaster said: ‘Given the exceptional circumstances, the BBC has decided to suspend the UK programme for the foreseeable future.
‘The BBC remains committed to Freddie, Chris and Paddy, who have been at the heart of the show’s revival since 2019, and we are excited about the new projects being developed with each of them.
“We will have more to say on this in the near future. We know that suspending the show will be disappointing news for fans, but it is the right thing to do.”
Freddie opted for a casual look in a grey Nike sweatshirt and black cargo shorts. He completed the look with white Nike trainers and white Crocs as he was seen interacting with fans.
The sports star appeared amicable as he continues to put his horror Top Gear crash behind him 18 months after the incident.
He looked happy and carefree as he strolled around in casual clothes near the London hotel.
Fans of the star have been relieved to see his recovery on track after becoming the new head coach of the Superchargers.
While Flintoff initially kept a low profile after the incident, he began to return to the public eye in recent months.
Freddie laughed with members of the audience as he put on an animated display.
Freddie was seen in public for the first time after the accident in September last year, when he was photographed with cuts on his face.
He was seen making a return to senior England cricket by joining the coaching staff at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for the one-day international series against New Zealand as a mentor.
It was not the first time that filming for Top Gear has caused serious injuries: both Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson have previously told of horrific accidents that left them needing urgent medical attention while filming the BBC show.
After the accident, Freddie’s wife Rachael reportedly begged him not to work, which may have influenced his decision to return to the relatively quiet world of cricket, rather than the increasingly daring lifestyle he had been leading before his accident.
A source told the Sun: ‘As a loving husband and father, he understands the fear his family feels about what happened, knowing he could have been killed. However, he is determined to resume his work in television at some point.
‘That’s why this decision will be painful for Freddie, but he knows that, at least for now, there are more important things in life.’
The star looked in good spirits as she enjoyed the nice weather in London.
Freddie looked relaxed as he walked around the capital.
Freddie was first seen in public after the accident in September last year, when he was photographed with cuts on his face.
He was seen making his return to senior England cricket by joining the coaching staff at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens for the one-day international series against New Zealand as a mentor.
Freddie, whose England career spanned from 1999 to 2009, was instrumental in England’s historic Ashes win against Australia in 2005.
Following the accident, Freddie’s wife Rachael reportedly begged him not to work, which may have influenced his decision to return to the relatively quiet world of cricket, rather than the increasingly daring lifestyle he led before his accident.
Chris Harris presents Top Gear alongside Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness
Freddie’s son Rocky appears to be following in his father’s cricketing footsteps after scoring a superb century for England’s Under-19s on the third day of their second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
And Freddie’s son Rocky looks to be following in his father’s cricketing footsteps after scoring a superb century for England’s Under-19s on the third day of their second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
The 16-year-old converted his 82 into three figures off 176 balls before being dismissed five deliveries later for 106.
Rocky signed his first professional contract with Lancashire last month, having already won a massive amount for the second team, while he also scored a match-winning 106 to help England’s Under-19s beat a Young Lions Invitational XI at Loughborough.
At just 16, Rocky has become the youngest player to reach a century for England Under-19s.
He will be keen to follow in his father’s footsteps, with Andrew having played 79 Tests, 141 One-Day Internationals and seven T20s over the course of a glittering career.
The all-rounder, whose England career spanned from 1999 to 2009, was an integral part of England’s historic Ashes against Australia in 2005.
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