Bullseye is returning to UK screens with Freddie Flintoff as its new host.
The iconic gameshow – which originally aired on ITV between 1981 and 1995, fronted by late comedian Jim Bowen – is being revived by the broadcaster for a new Christmas special.
It's been confirmed that Flintoff will host the special, which will see different teams consisting of an amateur darts player and a quizzer combine their skills to win cash and prizes.
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"I love the darts and Bullseye was one of my favourite shows as a kid. Can't quite believe I'll get to host this Christmas special. You can't beat a bit of Bully!" Flintoff said in a statement.
Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment and daytime commissioning at ITV, added: "Bullseye is back and we can’t wait to welcome Freddie Flintoff back to ITV too.
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"It’s a real treat to have both as key parts of our Christmas schedule on ITV1 and ITVX this year."
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In other news, Flintoff recently opened up about the nightmares he has suffered since his crash.
The Top Gear star was hospitalised in 2022 after being involved in a car crash while filming the BBC show, with the broadcaster subsequently cancelling production on the latest season.
Discussing the lasting effects of the accident on his BBC show Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams, the former cricket star said: "I thought I could just shake it off. I wanted to shake it off, and say, 'Here I am, I'm alright', but it's not been a case of that. It's been much harder than I thought.
"As much as I wanted to go out and do things, I've just not been able to. I don't want to sit here and feel sorry for myself, and I don't want sympathy, but it's going from being here for seven months and then going to India, the other side of the world.
"I struggle with anxiety, I have nightmares, I have flashbacks, it's so hard to cope. I've got to get on with it."
The Bullseye Christmas special will air on ITV and ITVX this Christmas.
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