Jeremy Clarkson has announced he is in remission from prostate cancer, describing himself as "without a doubt, officially, the world's luckiest man." The 66-year-old former Top Gear presenter revealed the news in an interview with The Times, stating that a follow-up PSA test two months ago showed no signs of cancer. He credited early detection for saving his life and urged others to get tested.
Early Diagnosis and Aggressive Cancer
Clarkson disclosed his diagnosis in the latest episodes of season five of his Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm, where he described the cancer as "aggressive." He underwent surgery to remove part of his prostate. In a video posted on Instagram, he said: "The doctors caught the prostate cancer early, and they caught it early because I got tested." He emphasized that testing is now a simple blood test, not an invasive procedure.
Urging Men to Get Tested
Clarkson urged men to "lie" about symptoms if necessary to secure a test. He stated: "10,000 to 12,000 men die every year in the UK from prostate cancer. Don't be one of them. Get tested." He shared that he had no symptoms but was tested anyway, which led to early intervention. He added: "It could have spread, it could have gone into the pancreas, it could have gone anywhere, and that would have been trouble."
Support from Fans and Partner
Clarkson's partner, Irish actress Lisa Hogan, thanked fans for their support on Instagram, sharing a post from Prostate Cancer UK praising Clarkson for raising awareness. She wrote: "Thank you for all the support today." Clarkson also expressed gratitude on social media, captioning a post: "Thank you so much for all the kind messages I've had but now, an announcement."
Details from Clarkson's Farm Season Five
In the series, Clarkson told farm manager Kaleb Cooper and land agent Charlie Ireland about his diagnosis during a harvest planning discussion. He said: "I've got cancer." He expressed confidence he would be "fine" but would be sidelined "for a while." In the season finale, he revealed from a hospital bed that he had undergone surgery to remove part of his prostate, saying: "10% of it's dead, the 10% where the cancer is." He added: "If this is all successful, I'll see you for season six, and if it isn't, I won't. Take care, everyone."
Advocacy and Future Plans
Clarkson has become a passionate advocate for farmers, joining a demonstration in London in November 2024 against the Government's inheritance tax on agricultural land. The sixth series of Clarkson's Farm is scheduled to air in 2027. He concluded: "I've seen so many people die of cancer. It doesn't bear thinking about what it must be like to live knowing that an illness is going to kill you."
