Paddy McGuinness addresses reports of ‘rift’ with Freddie Flintoff after Top Gear horror crash
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Paddy McGuinness responds to Freddie Flintoff ‘rift’ rumours after Top Gear crash
- Paddy McGuinness addressed rumors of a rift with Freddie Flintoff following Flintoff's serious crash while filming Top Gear.
- Flintoff revealed he's avoided contact with McGuinness and co-host Chris Harris, finding it "triggering" due to the crash's association with the show.
- McGuinness stated he and Flintoff still communicate, though less frequently due to busy schedules. He expressed fondness for Flintoff and described their time on Top Gear as enjoyable.
- Flintoff admitted feeling bad about the limited contact, expressing concern about triggering memories of the crash, which also halted his co-hosts' careers.
- Flintoff received a £9m payout after the crash, while McGuinness and Harris reportedly did not receive compensation for lost earnings, potentially contributing to reported tension.