Former Stig Perry McCarthy of Top Gear has called on BBC executives to make a crucial change in order to save the immensely popular motoring show.
With the show’s future hanging in the balance after former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff’s high-speed crash last December, many details surrounding the incident remain unknown. However, it has been reported that Flintoff was not wearing a helmet when a three-wheeled Morgan Super 3 flipped over.
As Flintoff showed up to the England Cricket camp with scars on his face before the One Day International series against New Zealand, McCarthy has voiced his concerns about the secretive nature of the BBC and demanded answers.
In addition to questioning the “bizarre” behavior surrounding the incident, McCarthy has also suggested that BBC bosses implement “better procedures” to ensure the safety of their hosts. He hinted that professional drivers should be present on production crews to prevent stars from putting themselves in danger.
During an interview with GB News, McCarthy stated, “To maintain the excitement of having great presenters on the show, you can allow them to drive fast. However, it seems to me that they need better safety measures in place. Maybe someone from my background could work with the presenters and advise them, ‘This is not the right time and place to speed,’ because clearly something went wrong in that accident.”
“We have not been given any information, but based on Freddie’s injuries, it seems to me that the car may have flipped over. Then there is the question of what kind of helmet he was using. I would never recommend wearing a half-face helmet in such situations. It should always be a full-face helmet,” McCarthy added. “I think a proper crash helmet could have made a difference for Freddie, and that is something I would have noticed from the outside.”
McCarthy, a former Formula 1 driver, began his stint as the Stig in 2002 and was “killed off” as the character in 2003. He was succeeded by Ben Collins, who revealed his identity in his autobiography in 2010.
According to GB News, a BBC spokesperson stated, “A decision regarding the timing of future Top Gear episodes will be made in collaboration with BBC content at a later date. The health and safety review of the show is still ongoing.”
Express.co.uk has reached out to the BBC for further comment.
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