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Published 08:14 17 Jun 2026 GMT
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he has been diagnosed with cancer
Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he's been diagnosed with cancer.
The heartbreaking news was announced in the final episode of the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm, which was released on Wednesday (June 17).
It is not clear when exactly the footage was filmed, but the season was shot in 2024 and 2025.
A sixth season of the popular reality farming show has not yet been commissioned with Prime Video, despite its popularity.
Clarkson can be seen revealing the news to series regulars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland, who were left shaken by the bombshell.
The 66-year-old didn't reveal the type of cancer he was diagnosed with, but noted that it was "aggressive," adding that a part of his prostate was removed as part of the treatment.
Jeremy Clarkson opens up on cancer diagnosis
Speaking about the news, Clarkson explained: "I disappeared off the other week, and I had a biopsy, and it is cancer, and it's aggressive, but it's really early."
He admitted that he had known of the news "since May," telling the two men, "I promise I'll be fine," though he admitted that he would be out of action "for a little while".
Hours before the release of the final two episodes, Clarkson took to Instagram and warned fans in a video that it would be a "difficult watch," and revealed that he had "some good news and some sombre news."
Clarkson promised his two colleagues and friends that he'll "be fine," while he noted: “So we started the year and I had coronary heart disease and ended it with me with cancer.
“We can dwell as much as we like on all the bad things that have happened on the farm but I think it is better now at the end of the year to focus on things that have happened that are good.”
The TV presenter's health has been center stage throughout the latest series of the programme, opening with Clarkson opening up about a heart procedure he underwent in October 2024.
Clarkson speaks to viewers from a hospital bed
The TV presenter directly addressed viewers from a hospital bed to round off the series, outlining the sobering reality of the situation.
"Some of the treatment has gone awry, let's say, I’m going to be here for a little while. I’m nil by mouth, I don’t know what’s going to happen," he admitted.
“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."