Top Gear presenter Chris Harris has spoken about his former co-star's condition after last year's accident.
Freddie Flintoff was hospitalised after an incident last December while filming the show at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome.
Top Gear's 34th series was cancelled as a result, though the BBC has denied reports that the show has been axed altogether.
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Appearing on BBC Breakfast today (November 9), Harris told hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt: “I think he’s healing.
“It was a serious incident," he continued. "I’m not going to say any more than that. As I’ve said in the book and in the few interviews I’ve given, 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, there won’t be. There’s no mole in the organisation. I’m really, really proud of that.
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"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," Harris added.
Last month, it was confirmed that the former cricket star had received an apology from the BBC as well as a financial settlement of reportedly £9 million from BBC Studios.
A BBC Studios spokesperson said in a statement: "BBC Studios has reached an agreement with Freddie that we believe supports his continued rehabilitation, return to work and future plans.
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"We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery."
Flintoff recently called the past few months "the hardest times" of his life while speaking publicly for the first time since the crash.
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