Freddie Flintoff Car Accident: How Did It Happen? The TV Host Broke His Ribs

After the Freddie Flintoff car accident, fans are curious as to what happened to Freddie Flintoff. He now works as an English television and radio host and was once a professional cricketer.

Flintoff was a top all-rounder in the sport, taking part in every aspect of the game. He was a fast bowler, batsman in the middle order, and slip fielder. In both ODI and Test cricket, the ICC consistently ranked him as one of the world’s best all-rounders. Flintoff has been involved in a variety of projects since his retirement.

He has his own clothing line and is the brand’s spokesperson for Jacamo, having won the Australian version of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

He also appeared on Sky One’s A League of Their Own, a sports-themed comedy panel show. Flintoff was hired to host the BBC One Top Show Gear in 2019.

Freddie Flintoff Car Accident Update: What Happened To Him?

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff was flown to the hospital after a car accident while filming an episode of the BBC show Top Gear.

Freddie Flintoff, 45, was filming in icy conditions on Monday at Surrey’s Dunsfold Park Aerodrome when he was involved in a car accident.

The BBC said, “Freddie was wounded in a collision at the Top Gear test track this morning, with crew medics attending the scene immediately.”

Freddie Flintoff Car Accident: The TV Host Broke His Ribs
Freddie Flintoff Car Accident Update. (Source: The Sun)

Freddie has been brought to the hospital for more care, and we will confirm more information asap.

The Sun said that Flintoff’s injuries were “not life-threatening” and that he had been “driving on the track as normal” and “not traveling at excessive speeds.”

According to The Sun, “all the typical health and safety safeguards were in place for filming too.” Soon after, Freddie was flown by helicopter to the hospital.

“Filming has been put on hold for the time being, and everyone wants Freddie to get better.” Chris Harris, who co-stars alongside Flintoff in the show and presents it with Paddy McGuiness, was also in attendance at the test track.

Flintoff said he was “totally fine” as he emerged from a car accident in 2019, having survived a collision at 125 mph while filming another episode of Top Gear.

At the time, he said: “I go to tremendous measures to ensure that I perform well in Top Gear drag races, but in this case, I may have overdone it. When you watch it on TV, it will appear more ludicrous than hazardous.”

Freddie Flintoff’s Net Worth

Freddie seems to be a little secretive regarding his personal information, like his net worth, as the presenter has not shared many details regarding his net worth.

According to Landscape Insight, Andrew Flintoff has an estimated net worth of over $15 million. However, this information is yet to be confirmed by Freddie himself.

Since his tenure with the England team, Freddie has been quite marketable. Endorsements were pouring in, especially after the 2005 Ashes, and they undoubtedly contributed significantly to his net worth.

Freddie Flintoff Car Accident: The TV Host Broke His Ribs
Freddie Flintoff with his TopGear Cast. (Source: Instagram)

Along with Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff was the highest-paid player in IPL history in 2009 when Chennai Super Kings purchased him for a record-breaking $1.55 million.

He has collaborated with numerous firms, and celebritynetworth.com estimates that Flintoff will have a net worth of about $20 M in 2022.

In addition to playing cricket, Flintoff engaged in one professional fight in November 2012, winning it and garnering media attention.

Additionally, he made a considerable sum of money from it. Additionally, Flintoff has a Vale mansion estimated to be worth £6 million.

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