Fans of Jeremy Clarkson were heartbroken to learn that the TV presenter had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. During a season 5 episode of Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm, he revealed the grim news while speaking with Charlie Ireland and Kaleb Cooper.
“I’ve got cancer,” Jeremy simply stated, to which Kaleb replied, “No, you haven’t. Where?” In true Jeremy style, he quipped, “Where it is is of no concern of anybody. I’ve known since May [2026].”
While acknowledging that he had “disappeared off the other week,” to visit a doctor and get a biopsy, the Top Gear alum was officially diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of the cancer, but he pointed out that it was “really early.”
“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,” Jeremy said. “I’m not daft, it’s going to be in about two weeks, maybe three. I’ll have to go and have an operation, and then, the operation is in and out in no time, but your body’s out of action for a little while.”
To keep the tone lighthearted, Jeremy noted that he “started season 5 with me in a hospital bed, and we are at the end of season 5 and I’m back in a hospital bed.” He then noted that “some of the treatment” had “gone awry.”
“What I wanted to say was if this is all successful, I’ll see you for season 6, and if it isn’t, I won’t,” he said, before concluding, “Take care, everyone.”
The ominous conclusion of season 5 left fans concerned about Jeremy’s health. Get updates on his cancer battle below.
How Old Is Jeremy Clarkson? His Age Now
Jeremy is 66 years old. He was born on April 11, 1960.
What Form of Cancer Does Jeremy Clarkson Have?
As previously noted, Jeremy was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
What Happened to Jeremy Clarkson?
As Jeremy revealed at the end of Season 5 of Clarkson’s Farm, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer after undergoing a biopsy. The TV presenter said he had known about the diagnosis since May 2025 and underwent surgery to remove the cancerous portion of his prostate. He later revealed that doctors removed about 10% of the gland as part of his treatment.
Just as the final episodes were about to drop, the former Grand Tour star shared an Instagram video describing the season finale as a “difficult watch” because it documented his cancer diagnosis and treatment journey.
While Clarkson said on the show that some of his treatment had “gone awry” and expressed uncertainty about the future, he has since shared a much more positive update. In June 2026, he revealed that he is officially in remission, crediting early detection and treatment for his recovery. Clarkson also reassured fans that he is “perfectly fine” and has already begun filming Season 6 of Clarkson’s Farm.
Prostate Cancer Survival Rate Explained
The overall survival rate for prostate cancer is reportedly positive. According to multiple cancer research platforms, there is a 98 percent 5-year relative survival rate in men who catch the disease early.
“This is why I have to say to everybody who’s reading this, please, please, please go and get checked,” he told the Sunday Times.
He added, “It’s not uncomfortable, it’s not undignified. And it’s a no-brainer. I did, and that’s why I’m sitting here talking to you 11 months down the line.”
Does Jeremy Clarkson Have Kids?
Yes. Jeremy is a father of three children, Emily, Finlo and Katya, whom he shares with ex-wife Frances Cain.