Jeremy Clarkson issues heart breaking cancer update

The 66-year-old broadcaster and journalist made the announcement during the final two episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson’s Farm, released on Wednesday.

He shared the news with co-stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland during a conversation at his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.

Mr Clarkson said: “I’ve got cancer.”

When Mr Cooper asked where the cancer was located, Mr Clarkson replied: “Where it is, is of no concern to anybody.

“I’ve known since May.”

He explained that the cancer was detected early following a medical in May and described it as “aggressive”.

Mr Clarkson said: “I was praying we could get the harvest done and then I could go and get some treatment, but it’s going to be slap bang in the middle.”

Later in the episode, he revealed he had surgery to remove 10 per cent of his prostate.

He also reflected on what has been a difficult year for his health, including a serious heart issue that required the fitting of two stents.

He said: “So we started the year and I had coronary heart disease and ended it with me with cancer.”

The series ends with footage of Mr Clarkson in a hospital bed as he undergoes treatment.

He told viewers: “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.

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“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.”

Despite his diagnosis, Mr Clarkson continued working throughout 2025.

Production on the sixth series of Clarkson’s Farm is now expected to pause to allow time for his recovery.

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