The BBC has confirmed that Top Gear will not return "for the forseeable future".
The broadcaster announced today (November 21) that it has "decided to rest" the hit motoring show, most recently hosted by Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris.
Production began on a 34th series last year with all three presenters, but was later suspended after Flintoff was hurt in a December 2022 crash whilst filming at Dunsford Park Aerodrome.
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Reports circulated in October that Top Gear was set to be cancelled, with a BBC spokesperson confirming to Digital Spy at the time that "a decision on the timing of future Top Gear shows will be made in due course with BBC Content".
In its statement, the BBC said that it "remains committed to Freddie, Chris and Paddy who have been at the heart of the show's renaissance since 2019".
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The BBC added that the three would be involved in "new projects being developed", with more details shared in the near future.
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"We know resting the show will be disappointing news for fans, but it is the right thing to do," continued the statement.
"All other Top Gear activity remains unaffected by this hiatus including international formats, digital, magazines and licensing."
In October, BBC Studios, the corporation's commercial arm which produces Top Gear, reached a settlement with Flintoff following the crash, reportedly worth £9 million.
The former cricketer's settlement was reported to be based on two years of missed income from planned work and future projects following the accident.
A statement from a BBC spokesperson following the settlement confirmed that the agreement will "support his continued rehabilitation, return to work and future plans".
"We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery," the statement concluded.
Flintoff made a public appearance in September where he was seen coaching the England men's cricket team.
He also paid tribute to the squad in a social media video the following month, saying: "They'll share the good times with you, the successes.
"But as I found over the past few months, they'll be there in the hardest times of your life, they will stand next to you."
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