Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer, following a warning to fans about 'sombre news'. The former Top Gear host shared the news during the latest episodes of the fifth season of his series, Clarkson's Farm.
Diagnosis Revealed on Show
In the episodes, Clarkson told farm manager Kaleb Cooper and land agent Charlie Ireland that he had cancer, describing it as 'aggressive' but discovered early. He expressed confidence in his recovery but acknowledged he would be out of action 'for a while'.
Hospital Bed Reflections
Speaking from a hospital bed at the season finale, the 66-year-old said: '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.' He added: '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.'
Social Media Warning
Before the episodes aired, Clarkson posted on Instagram, saying: '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.'
Previous Health Issues
The diagnosis comes nearly two years after Clarkson underwent a heart procedure to fit two stents. He had previously quit smoking after contracting pneumonia on holiday in Spain.
Clarkson's Farm Journey
Clarkson's Farm follows the television presenter and his crew as they manage Diddly Squat Farm near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. Since taking over the farm in 2019, Clarkson has become a vocal supporter of farmers, attending a protest in London against inheritance tax on farmland in November 2024. The sixth series is scheduled to air in 2027.
