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Bullseye Returns on ITV With Freddie Flintoff as Host, Viewers Question Clapping and Theme Tweaks

The revival marks Flintoff's on‑screen return after his 2022 Top Gear crash.

Overview

  • ITV launched a four‑part Bullseye revival on November 9 with Freddie Flintoff hosting alongside Luke Littler and Master of Ceremonies Richard Ashdown.
  • The reboot keeps the classic thrower‑and‑knower format and teases Bully’s mystery star prize, echoing the original Jim Bowen era.
  • Within minutes of the premiere, viewers posted complaints about frequent audience clapping and edits to the opening theme and introduction.
  • A contestant told Flintoff she planned matching tattoos featuring Bully and his signature if she won, a moment that drew laughter and surprise.
  • Coverage of the comeback continues to highlight Flintoff’s recovery and return to TV after sustaining serious facial injuries in 2022.