BBC confirms Top Gear return – but who will present the show?

• The BBC has confirmed that motoring show Top Gear will return to screens, nearly four years after production was halted following a serious crash.
• Filming of the 34th series was paused when host Freddie Flintoff suffered severe injuries in a high-speed accident, resulting in a reported £9m settlement.
• The BBC’s director of entertainment, Ed Havard, announced the reboot at the Edinburgh TV Festival, promising more details shortly.
• Comedian Jimmy Carr is rumoured to host the rebooted show, though the BBC has declined to confirm any hosting decisions.
• Former test driver Paul Rees, who was also in the car during the crash, is currently suing the broadcaster over alleged safety concerns.

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BBC confirms return of Top Gear four years after Freddie Flintoff crash