Preston star Freddie Flintoff is set to return to our TV screens soon with new episode of Bullseye
Find out all about Preston cricketer turned TV star Freddie Flintoff’s upcoming return to TV.
Lancashire star Freddie Flintoff is set to return to our TV screens very soon.
Preston born Freddie is of course best known for being one of the biggest stars in English cricket, with a career spanning nearly two decades that saw him captain his national team too.
After retiring from the sport however, he became a TV star in his own right, with presenting gigs on League of Their Own and Top Gear, as well as his own show in the BBC documentary ‘Freddie’s Field of Dreams’.
A major crash whilst filming Top Gear in 2021 led to a haitus in Freddie’s public career for the next 12 months, but the now 48-year-old has been gradually returning to the public eye ever since.
He released a second serires of ‘Freddie’s Field of Dreams’ in 2024, and that Christmas was the host of a Christmas revival special of Bullseye- which was renewed for a full series in 2025.
Now it appears Freddie is set to return as host of Bullseye yet again in 2026.
In a joint post with ITV this week, production firm Bright Entertainment UK announced the news alongside a picture of Freddie with professional darts host/caller Richard Ashdown who has joined the Prestonian for the revived Bullseye shows.
In the caption, Bright Entertainment wrote: “Darts at the ready! Bullseye is back for a Soccer Aid Special! 🎉
“Legends, laughs, and a few shockers on the oche… who’s got the aim and who’s miles off? 🫣
“Coming soon to ITV and ITVX!”
Whilst Bright Entertinament and ITV have not shared an official air date, they have revealed the three celebrity pairs set to take part.
After the photo of Freddie and Richard, the Instagram post also featured photos of TOWIE star Mark Wright and singer Olly Murs; comedians Angela Barnes and Jon Richardson, the latter also being a Lancashire star; as well as actress Kym Marsh with a star called Claire.
Freddie’s return to TV comes off the back of the revival of his modelling career.
The former Greenlands Community Primary School and Ribbleton Hall High School was a brand ambassador for men’s fashion brand Jacamo in 2011, and previously endorsedboth Sure deodrant and Puma.
Last month, the Preston star took his Instagram to share a collection of photos from a shoot he had done with clothing firm Belstaff.
In the shots, a suave looking Freddie - whose facial scars are now hardly visible- poses in a variety of jackets which make up part of the ‘Icon’s’ campaign he is fronting.
Alongside the images, Freddie wrote: “My collection with @belstaff is out now… have a look if you fancy it, and if you don’t then keeping scrolling and have a great day.”