Watching Freddie Flintoff’s new Disney+ documentary will bring tears to many people’s eyes, and it’s a huge emotional roller coaster ride.
The admission that Freddie had not seen Top Gear co-host Paddy McGuinness since his crash at the end of 2022 was what I found most shocking, aside from the horrifying hospital images and shocking details surrounding his accident and even the physical and mental pain he suffers from. I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with them when they promoted the series they were on from 2019 to 2022, and I still have vivid memories of them on Top Gear.
First and foremost, they always seem to enjoy each other’s company, and while I appreciate why Freddie hasn’t seen Paddy, it is a stark contrast to what has already happened.
We once had a conversation on a zoom chat during COVID, and I quickly pointed out cheekily that Freddie had defeated Paddy in a number of challenges and that I believed Freddie was actually superior to him on Top Gear. Freddie and Chris Harris both found this amusing, surprisingly, much more entertaining than Paddy. And we ended up being politely joking and bantering back and forth.
The next time we met over a new problem or mistake made by Paddy or Freddie, there was more laughter. Nothing was too serious for Freddie to eat the hottesh chilli or push himself to the limits in an effort to defeat Paddy. They both enjoyed their jobs, and they were like big kids, living out their dreams in exotic locations.
Plus, I liked how well Freddie and Paddy always got along overall. Some celebrities just want to get to the end of their jobs because promotions are their worst part. However, the trio never seemed to find it difficult to be in one another’s company because they always seemed to enjoy each other’s company. I would always enjoy talking to them, even though I was concerned that they might make fun of me if I made up my mind about something in the series. However, the conversation would always be lighthearted and I would leave the room smiling.
This makes it even more remarkable that Freddie has flown around the world with him and spent a lot of time with him for several years and has not seen Paddy for more than two years.
Freddie claims that he once saw Chris Harris and that they both sobbed in the documentary.
He then goes on to say, “I feel bad that I haven’t spoken to him and Paddy more.” A small portion of it is for myself. Although I detest the term “triggering,” I’m concerned about that.
He continues, saying that both his and his own careers were “altered” by the accident.
“So I don’t feel guilty for him, but I do.” Additionally, what transpired is dragged up. Without adding more, I already have enough in my head.
I fully understand Freddie’s reasoning, and he must first and foremost pursue what is best for himself.
But having spoken to him frequently throughout his career, I can safely say that I don’t think Paddy would care at all about what has transpired in his own career.
He would be concerned that Freddie, the old muck, is alright, and he could point out that he is still a TV star and has his own Radio 2 show, so there is nothing to worry about.
Freddie’s well-being and well-being will also preoccupinate Chris Harris’s TV career, too.
It’s wonderful to see Freddie in an upbeat mood as the movie comes to an end, where cricket coaching appears to have helped him. His face is now a million dollars better.
So I do hope that Freddie will meet Paddy at some point, and then when the time comes, they’ll exchange stories at some events. Once they accomplish that, Freddie will be certain that Paddy is not upset and that he is not having any negative feelings toward him. When he and him are in person, he will be aware of this. I hope that their friendship will soon be rekindled and that we will have a good time again.
* On Disney+, Flintoff debuts on Friday (April 25).
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