Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The former Top Gear host shared the revelation in the latest episodes of the fifth series of his show Clarkson's Farm, describing the disease as "aggressive" but noting that it was detected early.
While he did not specify the type of cancer, Clarkson revealed that part of his prostate had been surgically removed as part of the treatment, according to the BBC.
"I've got cancer," Clarkson told farm manager Kaleb Cooper and land agent Charlie Ireland during discussions about harvest planning. The television personality expressed optimism that he would be "fine" but acknowledged he would be out of action "for a while."
Complications during treatment
Speaking from a hospital bed at the conclusion of the season finale, Clarkson disclosed that he had experienced complications during treatment. He remarked: "We started season five with me in a hospital bed and here we are at the end of season five and I'm back in a hospital bed."
Reflecting on the future of the programme, the 66-year-old said: "What I wanted to say was if this is all successful, I'll see you for season six, and if it isn't, I won't. Take care, everyone."
Instagram announcement
In an Instagram post prior to the episodes' release, Clarkson informed followers that he had "some sombre news." He wrote: "Sombre news, Clarkson's Farm, ordinarily we try to keep the show bucolic and charming, and cheerful, but two episodes which drop in the middle of the night tonight are, they're none of those things really. They're a difficult watch, they're really, really difficult."
The diagnosis comes nearly two years after Clarkson underwent a heart procedure. Clarkson's Farm follows the veteran television presenter and his team as they tackle the challenges of managing Diddly Squat Farm near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.
Since choosing to operate his farm in 2019 and later launching his hit reality series, Clarkson has become a prominent advocate for farmers. He joined a demonstration in London opposing the Government's decision to impose inheritance tax on farmland in November 2024. The sixth series of the programme is scheduled to air in 2027.
