The BBC has confirmed it has “rested” Prime Gear UK, and has given no indication when the present will return to TV screens.
“Given the distinctive circumstances, the BBC has determined to relaxation the UK present for the foreseeable future. The BBC stays dedicated to Freddie, Chris and Paddy who’ve been on the coronary heart of the present’s renaissance since 2019, and we’re enthusiastic about new initiatives being developed with every of them,” stated the BBC in an announcement.
“We can have extra to say within the close to future on this. We all know resting the present can be disappointing information for followers, however it’s the proper factor to do.
“All different Prime Gear exercise stays unaffected by this hiatus together with worldwide codecs, digital, magazines and licensing.”
The information comes as BBC reportedly reached a settlement with co-host Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff for £9 million (A$17 million), with The Solar reporting each side have been “happy” with the outcome.
Mr Flintoff was driving a Morgan Tremendous 3 on December 13, 2022, when the automobile flipped and slid alongside the Prime Gear monitor in Dunsfold, UK.
He reportedly suffered damaged ribs and facial accidents within the crash, regardless of sporting a helmet. A member of the movie crew was within the passenger seat, and was additionally injured within the accident.
The host, who presents the newest tackle Prime Gear alongside Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris, was airlifted to hospital following the crash.
The BBC launched an announcement in March saying it is not going to proceed filming its present season of the present.
“Beneath the circumstances, we really feel it will be inappropriate to renew making sequence 34,” stated the broadcaster.
It’s unclear in what capability the Prime Gear hosts will function sooner or later given the community’s optimistic assertion.
Viewers who wish to fulfill their yearning for Prime Gear will quickly be capable of watch the Australian model, which is returning after a 12-year hiatus.
It is going to star new hosts together with Blair Joscelyne, Beau Ryan and Jonathan LaPaglia.
Prime Gear Australia is about to start filming in 2023, with an eight-episode season ordered. It’ll air on streamer Paramount+.
