Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about the significant lifestyle changes he has made following his diagnosis with aggressive prostate cancer, including adopting a vegetarian diet and driving more slowly. The 66-year-old Clarkson's Farm star, who is currently in remission, told The Sunday Times that his motivation is to watch his grandchildren grow up.
Diet and Lifestyle Overhaul
Clarkson revealed he now drives much more slowly, goes for frequent walks, and has switched to vegetarian food. He said, "I really like seeing my grandchildren. I want to watch them grow up." Clarkson shares three children with his ex-wife Frances Cain, and his daughter Emily has two children, Arlo, three, and Xanthe, one, who have been seen visiting his Diddly Squat Farm.
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Clarkson was diagnosed in May 2025 after a routine blood test revealed high levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Tests confirmed cancerous cells in his prostate gland. The news emerged as the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm ended on an uncertain note, with Clarkson in a hospital bed awaiting treatment results. He described his cancer as aggressive, with potential to spread, but an MRI confirmed it had not spread.
Clarkson chose high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment, which involves a probe placed in the patient's rear to destroy cancer cells. A follow-up PSA test two months ago showed his cancer is in remission. However, he will require regular blood tests, as up to 40% of prostate cancer patients experience a recurrence.
Call for Public Awareness
Clarkson has urged men to get checked for prostate cancer. Approximately 64,000 men in Britain are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, with 12,000 deaths. Early detection significantly increases survival rates. Clarkson expressed optimism about beating the disease, hoping to be among the 60% of patients who do not experience recurrence. He described himself as "the world's luckiest man" after cheating death.
