Freddie Flintoff is lined as much as host the return of an enormous ITV sport present, nearly half a century after it first aired.
The Subject of Goals star, 46, will current darts-themed quiz present Bullseye for a Christmas TV particular.
He takes over from the late comic Jim Bowen, who fronted this system from 1981 to 1995.
“I like darts and Bullseye was considered one of my favourite reveals as a toddler,” stated the previous High Gear presenter.
'I can't fairly consider that I get to current this Christmas particular.'
Echoing Bowen's catchphrase, Freddie added: “You possibly can't beat just a little Bully.”
Freddie final appeared on TV in a BBC documentary known as Freddie Flintoff's Subject Of Goals On Tour in August, the place he spoke for the primary time a few crash whereas filming High Gear.
The crash, which left the previous England cricketer with facial and rib accidents, occurred on the motor present take a look at observe at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey in December 2022.
The BBC later introduced that it had 'retired' High Gear for the foreseeable future.
Within the documentary, Freddie admitted it was “rather a lot tougher than I assumed” to shake off the crash as he struggled with anxiousness, nightmares and flashbacks.
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He has since steadily returned to the general public eye, rejoining England's backroom workers earlier this yr for his or her T20 collection towards the West Indies, and as head coach of the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred.
It was beforehand claimed that ITV was eyeing Paddy McGuinness to confront Bullseye with a supply saying there had been discussions.
It was additionally stated that 17-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler has the revival to thank as, since turning into an in a single day sensation, he has bought the nation hooked on the sport once more.
Bullseye first appeared on screens in 1981 and lasted 14 years.
The dartboard quiz sport examined the individuals' darts expertise in addition to their basic data.
Three pairs of opponents, consisting of an novice darts participant and a quizzer, competed for money and prizes, and walked away with automobiles and caravans galore.
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In 2006, Problem TV introduced it again after ITV scrapped it, nevertheless it did not turn out to be widespread.
With comic Dave Spikey on the helm, the present was canceled after two collection.
Metro has contacted representatives from ITV and Freddie for remark.
Bullseye returns to ITV and ITVX this Christmas.
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