Inside Freddie Flintoff's life now after horror crash - PTSD, healed face and new role

Freddie Flintoff has always been known for his television appearances - on the pitch and off. But even for the former England captain and national treasure, the last couple of years have been nothing short of life-changing.

After a , Freddie, now 47, vanished from the public eye. The high-speed accident left him with serious facial injuries and what insiders have described as

He was airlifted to hospital and took time away from cameras, sparking widespread concern and sympathy from fans and fellow stars. Now, the much-loved all-rounder is finally ready to talk.

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Freddie is set to open up in a deeply personal Disney+ documentary, titled simply Flintoff, airing April 25. The 90-minute special promises a rare, raw glimpse into the emotional toll of his recovery - and the sport that continues to shape his life.

Freddie will be seen discussing the aftermath of the incident on the Jonathan Ross Show this weekend. The former England cricket captain is a guest on Saturday's episode of the show alongside Jason Isaacs, Rebel Wilson, David Oyelowo, Sophie Willan and Wet Leg.

“Cricket’s always been a massive part of my life, shaping who I am,” Freddie said on the show. “Looking back on the highs and the lows, including the challenges I’ve faced since my accident, has been a real reminder of why my career in the sport has meant so much.”

In a trailer for his new documentary, the first pictures from the scene of the crash have been released. Taken on the Top Gear track, snaps show paramedics attending Freddie’s crumbled body next to the car, which skidded completely off the tarmac and onto the grass. A car kitted out with camera equipment had pulled up behind it.

In another shot, medics are seen attending to the injured sportsman at the side of the road with tyre skids showing how the three-wheeled open-topped car he was driving had veered catastrophically off track.

He was in the car alongside a crew member and suffered severe facial injuries, which have left him permanently scarred, as well as several broken ribs. Filming was called off “for the foreseeable future” in light of the incident, and Freddie agreed a £9million financial settlement with the .

The documentary will also touch on Freddie’s battle with PTSD, which sources close to him say has been as intense as his physical recovery. For months, he stayed away from public appearances, gradually healing in private and spending time with his family.

When he did finally re-emerge in 2023, fans were moved by the sight of him with visible scarring on his face. This year, Freddie made his long-awaited return to TV in Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams on Tour, a heartwarming follow-up to his original BBC series.

The show follows his cricket team of underprivileged lads from Preston as they travel to India, experiencing the game in a country where it’s more religion than sport.

The Jonathan Ross Show airs Saturday night at 10.20pm on ITV, ITV, STV and STV Player. Flintoff will be released on streaming platform Disney+ from April 25.

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