Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris are getting back behind the wheel for a new show. The presenters saw their series Top Gear officially shelved last year for the ‘foreseeable future’ after co-host Freddie Flintoff was involved in a devastating crash in December 2022. However, the duo are set to reunite for a brand new road trip show, with the working title Paddy and Chris: Road Trippin.
The BBC series that will see them hit the road around Europe, where they will explore how people in Europe approach life as they get older to try to uncover the ‘secrets to living a long and full life’. In a statement, Paddy, 50, spoke about his excitement over reuniting with his Top Gear co-star Chris, 49. ‘I’m very much looking forward to getting back on the road with Chris Harris.
Not so much looking forward to sharing a confined space with him. He doesn’t believe in deodorant’, he quipped. ‘On the plus side he’ll give me something to laugh at along the way.
Bring it on!’ Chris added: ‘Paddy’s idea of long-haul travel is driving from Bolton to Blackpool, so this European road-trip should be a real eye-opener for both of us. ‘When we’re finished debating the merits of literally everything we encounter, viewers will hopefully take something rewarding away from our deep-dive into the secrets of human longevity – but I’m just hoping my interest in the subject doesn’t dwindle as each mile goes by in Paddy’s company!’ It was previously claimed that BBC Stud.