After a four-year hiatus, it seems that Top Gear will be returning to screens, as the BBC has confirmed plans for a reboot. Ed Havard, who serves as the director of entertainment at the British media company, has revealed that the BBC is officially working to bring back the beloved motoring-themed programme after an accident began the show’s hiatus in 2022.
Ed Havard confirms plans for a Top Gear reboot after four-year hiatus
During his August 27 appearance at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Havard announced that Top Gear fans can look forward to another installment sometime soon.
The long-term BBC executive confirmed the exciting update during the event by simply saying, “Top Gear is coming back.” Despite his declaration, Havard failed to specify any details regarding the much-awaited Top Gear reboot.
According to Deadline, there have been reports in recent days that have attached British and Irish comedian Jimmy Carr as host for the reality show’s revival. However, Havard did not confirm this during his Edinburgh TV Festival appearance. Notably, Carr appeared on the show multiple times over the course of its original run with hosts Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond.
Another presenter linked to the hosting role for the Top Gear reboot is former rugby professional Joe Marler, who had a prominent stint on The Celebrity Traitors in 2025. Nevertheless, the BBC has yet to relay any official update about who will lead the next iteration of Top Gear.
The popular series went off air in 2022 after retired cricketer and ex-host Andrew Flintoff sustained life-threatening injuries following a crash at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey, England. While driving a three-wheeled Morgan Super 3 car, Flintoff met with an accident that left him with multiple injuries. In response, the BBC indefinitely halted production on the series.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon.
