Paddy McGuinness says he's 'buzzing to announce' as he gets new job after Top Gear 'rest'
02.04.2024 - 12:31
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Paddy McGuinness has said he's 'buzzing' as he shared an announcement about his next career move following the axe of Top Gear. The Bolton-born star and Freddie Flintoff joined Chris Harris from the 27th series of the BBC Two show in the main presenting line-up.
But the BBC has previously announced the motoring programme will be “rested” for the foreseeable future in the wake of Freddie's accident. The former England cricketer was taken to hospital in December 2022 after he was left with facial and rib injuries in a crash at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.
With the car show now on the backburner, presenter Paddy has lined-up a new gig. He will host a new Sunday show from 11am to 1pm on BBC Radio 2.
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He will broadcast the show from Salford as part of the BBC’s bid to better reflect, represent and serve all audiences around the country.
Paddy, who is also the new host of BBC's Inside the Factory first presented on Radio 2 last year when covering the pop quiz Ten To The Top while Vernon Kay was fundraising for Children In Need. He has recently been sitting in for Rylan Clark on Saturday afternoons, and presented two shows over the Easter weekend.
He said: "I’ve loved keeping Rylan’s seat warm on Saturday afternoons and returning to the airwaves over Easter. To be given my very own regular show on the legendary Radio 2 is a dream come true."
Also sharing the news on Instagram, the 50-year-old confirmed: "Absolutely buzzing to announce this! Thank you for all your lovely messages and support after I sat
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