Freddie Flintoff: Last News

TOP Gear viewers were forced to "switch off" after just one episode and have called for the BBC to axe the show. Presenters Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris  returned for the 32nd series of the BBC motoring series.

Top Gear’s stars say they feel lucky to be alive.Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness found themselves in serious danger while filming their latest series.During a jaunt in Britain, they became HGV drivers.Health and safety advisors had warned the trio they should scrap the stunt because of extreme weather.But they went ahead anyway, risking their lives in the process.Paddy, 48, said: “This was totally alien for all of us… to be in a vehicle so big and so powerful.“When you put your foot down, you’re going at 100mph plus. What made it even harder was that we were right in the middle of the big storm.“They said nobody should go out on the road and we were hurtling around in these high-sided HGVs.“It was a thrilling thing to see in the flesh, but I feel glad to have survived that one actually.”Freddie, 44, also took on a death-defying challenge on his own that saw him go down a bobsleigh track in a Sinclair C5 tricycle.The former cricketer is used to doing daring stunts for the show, but even he was nervous with this one.He said: “This year they’ve been upping the stakes.

Richard Madeley didn't hold back as he slammed a guest of Good Morning Britain as 'rude'. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Wednesday morning alongside Charlotte Hawkins.

TOP Gear hosts Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff are the best of pals but their friendship was tested to the limit in the car show’s new series. Paddy erupted after ex-England cricketer Freddie crashed into his motor during a NASCAR-style race in America, eliminating him from the race.

Freddie Flintoff was unimpressed with This Morning as he appeared on the show on Tuesday (May 31). The former cricketer appeared on the ITV daytime programme alongside Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.

TOP Gear host Paddy McGuinness failed to publicly support wife Christine during her stint on ITV show The Games, according to fans. Paddy, 48, did not wish her luck during the live shows earlier this month and did not appear in person or on video link.

TOP Gear fans are all saying the same thing as the BBC finally confirmed its return date - and it's not one that you want to miss. Presenters Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris will be returning for the 32nd series of the BBC motoring this weekend, much to the delight of viewers. This time around, the trio are set to take on Florida and, based on the show's first-look trailer earlier this month, it looks packed full of action.

When it was announced that This Morning favourite Holly Willoughby and cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff would be jointly presenting a brand new sports reality series, set to air on ITV at prime-time, viewers couldn't wait to tune in. Although, it seems as though viewers were left less than impressed with what they saw on The Games however, as figures dipped lower and lower as each nightly episode aired earlier this month.

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield have announced they will be taking a break from the ITV show from Friday.The duo confirmed the news during Thursday's Spin to Win segment.After the first few viewers failed to answer their phone, Phil suggested the money would have to be rolled over to Monday.But Holly told him: "We're not here on Monday. We've got a week off."At the end of the game, Phil told viewers: "Spin to Win will be taking a break for half-term so keep an eye out for it when it returns."The pair will return to the show after the Queen's Jubilee weekend on Monday, June 6.Some viewers weren't too impressed with the pair for taking time off, with people taking to Twitter to share their annoyance.One person wrote: "They're always on flipping holiday."Another said: "Where do you think Phil and Holly are going on holiday next week?"One person Tweeted: "Another week off why am I not surprised, so many holidays for working 2 hours a day."Holly, 41, and Phil, 60, don't usually host This Morning over half-terms and bank holidays.Holly has taken multiple breaks from the show throughout the year.Her most recent break came earlier this month when she enjoyed some time out to film The Games, which she hosted with 44-year-old Freddie Flintoff.Singer and TV presenter Rochelle Humes, 33, stood in for her alongside Phil.Rochelle also presented back in January when Holly took more than two weeks off to film the BBC's Freeze The Fear with Lee Mack, 53.

Litter picks are taking place around Manchester to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 years of service. Keep Manchester Tidy, the partnership between Manchester City Council and Keep Britain Tidy, will take to the streets with local groups by hosting 70 litter picks in a project called The Platinum Picks.

Normal order resumed on This Morning on Monday as Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby kicked off another week of shows. The first edition of the ITV daytime show of the week marked Holly's return.

ITV launched its brand new show The Games earlier this week. It saw a bunch of celebrities put through their paces while competing in a series of Olympic-style games.

ITV show came to a conclusion tonight after five nights of exciting sporting events, with the 12 celebrities taking on a string of events including Women's and Men's Speed Climbing, Women's Weightlifting and both the Men and Women's 100m race in their final fight for the crown. As the show wrapped this evening, Love Island star Wes bagged the top prize for the men whilst singer and songwriter Chelcee found herself at the top of the leaderboard for the women.

ITV's brand new week-long sports entertainment programme The Games came to a conclusion on Friday evening. Throughout the five primetime episodes, 12 celebrities have tested their abilities across a variety of sporting events, including the hurdles, diving and cycling.

The Games, the presenter sat alongside co-host Holly Willoughby and made a joke at his own expense. Speaking about Phoenix winning the rock climbing round, Holly said: "Made up for Phoenix there, she wanted it so much didn't she."The former cricketer responded: "She really was and Kammy summed it up perfectly - awkward at times, but does the job, could've been talking about my presenting."The This Morning presenter was in stitches and was left speechless at the 44-year-old mocking himself.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Piers Morgan had a soldier brother, but now he has taken to Instagram to reveal his latest news to his 1.8 million Instagram followers.The Uncensored TV star told of how Jeremy Morgan had just retired after almost four decades of service to the United Kingdom.Piers penned a message in tribute to his career, exclaiming: "Congrats to my brother Jeremy on his retirement from the British Army today after 37 years of service to his country including numerous war zones."Outstanding military career, outstanding bloke.

ITV This Morning viewers were in stitches at host Alison Hammond as she made a slight gaffe just at the beginning of the show.

ITV The Games has been accused of being "obsessed" with a star as fans accuse the show of showing him too much. The programme is airing each and every weeknight this week from 9pm.

ITV The Games fans have hit out at the result of one of last night's events. Fans watching the Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff fronted show have called out Max George. Some fans say the Wanted singer "cheated" in his climb against ex ITV Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Ryan Thomas.

The Games star Colson Smith has admitted he was in "so much pain" due to an injury he sustained during a challenge.The 23 year old, who plays Craig Tinker in the long-running soap Coronation Street, took part in the pre-recorded men's 110m hurdles for the Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff-fronted show last night. Unfortunately, the soap actor, who only learnt to swim five weeks ago, came in last place, but he has now explained that it was because he hurt his thumb just as the race started. Speaking on the Sofa Cinema Club podcast, Colson said: "On the hurdles, the floor was soaking wet.Take your marks, set, I've gone up for the set, and my thumb has just gone like that [slipped] and then it was 'go'." He continued: "On the hurdles, I was laughing my head off because of the amount of pain I was in.

Holly Willoughby brought the glamour to The Games on Thursday night as the show saw live track cycling races at the Velodrome and the men's speed climbing event. The This Morning presenter, 41, looked sensational in a plunging white shirt and high-waisted red trousers, which featured flared legs and a matching belt.