BBC responds to reports Top Gear has been axed

The BBC has responded

For the past few months, the future of the show has been hanging in repute following on from Freddie Flintoff's car crash which left him with serious injuries.

Flintoff was reportedly driving at 130mph at the time of the crash last December when his vehicle flipped over at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey.

Flintoff hosted the show alongside Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris at the time of the crash.

An insider reportedly claimed that BBC came to the conclusion to axe the show.

They told The Sun: "Top Gear has been an institution on British telly but the feeling is there is no way it can continue after Freddie’s crash,

"The BBC are aware they very nearly lost a presenter’s life while filming a segment, and there’s a feeling it would be in bad taste to continue making such dangerous material.

“It’s a tough decision but they know deep down it’s the right one as hardcore fans of the show won’t want to see a lightweight version.”

However despite such reports, the BBC have denied the rumours, instead saying: “A decision on the timing of future Top Gear shows will be made in due course with BBC Content.”

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