Freddie Flintoff admits he 'didn't leave the house for months' after horror car crash

Freddie Flintoff has revealed that he was housebound for around eight months after his Top Gear car crash in 2022. The 47-year-old former cricket star will open up about his ordeal and subsequent return to the screen on The Jonathan Ross Show, which airs Saturday, 19 April.

For the star-studded episode, he joins celebrities Rebel Wilson, Jason Isaacs, David Oyelowo, and Sophie Willan. Freddie recounted the terrifying 2022 accident on Top Gear, stating: "No secret that I had a car accident filming Top Gear. Afterwards, obviously there's the physical scars that I've got."

Delving into the emotional aftermath, he said: "But then the mental side of it. I didn't leave the house for probably six or eight months. The only times I was leaving the house was for medical appointments and surgeries."

Opening up further, Freddie revealed how his friend and boss, Rob Key, played a crucial role in reigniting his passion for cricket.

Invited to matches but away from the spectators, Freddie slowly recuperated: "I was wearing a full face mask for months. I started getting back into it and started to find my feet a little bit. Ever since I can remember, from being a kid, cricket was a massive part of my life."

Retiring from professional cricket at 31 due to injury, Freddie smoothly transitioned to television, taking the helm at BBC's Top Gear whilst also leading various documentaries, reports.

He's now returned to the sport and is coaching the England Lions. The father of four opened up about his comeback, stating, "I think, with everything that's happened over the past few years, that's the one place I feel most comfortable.

"Cricket is embracing me again, my mates, and everything. The TV was good. But I feel like I'm back home being involved in cricket."

Fans will soon see the all-rounder in a new light, as he steps into the spotlight for a Disney+ documentary called Flintoff, delving into his life, storied career, and his 2022 accident.

Reflecting on the process of creating the documentary, Freddie shared: "At first it was quite strange. It's something you live with. Since the accident, had the flashbacks, the nightmares and things... you're talking about it, you're talking about it quite a lot."

He went on to reveal his viewing preferences and the emotional challenges he faced: "I enjoy watching the cricket bits, wish there was more of them in it. The hardest part is seeing people talk about you."

The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday, 19 April at 10.20pm on ITV1