Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, sharing the deeply personal news during the final episodes of the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm.

The 66-year-old broadcaster disclosed the diagnosis on the Prime Video programme, which follows life on his Oxfordshire farm, telling colleagues Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland about the health battle he had been facing behind the scenes. The scenes were filmed last year but have only now been shown to viewers.

Clarkson is one of the most recognisable figures in British television. He rose to prominence as the outspoken host of Top Gear before later fronting The Grand Tour and taking over as presenter of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. In recent years, he has found a new audience through Clarkson’s Farm, which documents the challenges of running Diddly Squat Farm.

During an emotional conversation shown in the programme, Clarkson broke the news to his colleagues, saying:

“I’ve got cancer.”

When asked about the diagnosis, he explained:

“I’ve known since May.”

Clarkson went on to reveal that doctors discovered the disease after he underwent medical tests and a biopsy.

“I had a biopsy,” he said, before explaining that the cancer was “aggressive” but had been detected at “a really early stage.”

The presenter also spoke candidly about how the diagnosis affected plans on the farm, revealing that he had hoped to get through the harvest before beginning treatment.

“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.”

Clarkson later underwent surgery after doctors identified cancer in part of his prostate. According to reports, around 10 per cent of the organ was removed during treatment. He has since said that early detection may have made a crucial difference to his prognosis.

The final episode sees Clarkson speaking from a hospital bed following the operation. Reflecting on the series, he said:

“[We] 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 also revealed that aspects of his treatment had not gone entirely to plan.

“Some of the treatment has gone awry.”

Clarkson added:

“I’m going to be here for a little while. I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

In one of the programme’s most emotional moments, he concluded with a message to viewers, saying: “If this is all successful, I’ll see you for season six. And if it isn’t, I won’t. Take care, everyone.”

Ahead of the episodes being released, Clarkson warned fans that they would be difficult viewing.

“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.”

“They’re a difficult watch, they’re really, really difficult.”

Clarkson is one of the most recognisable figures in British television and has remained a fixture on UK screens for more than three decades. He first rose to national prominence as the presenter of Top Gear, helping transform the BBC motoring programme into a global phenomenon watched by millions. Known for his outspoken opinions, humour and often controversial remarks, he later found success with The Grand Tour alongside Richard Hammond and James May, before taking over as host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. In recent years, Clarkson has attracted a new generation of viewers through Clarkson's Farm, which has become one of Prime Video's most successful original series and further cemented his popularity across the UK.

The diagnosis comes less than two years after Clarkson underwent a heart procedure following what he previously described as a sudden deterioration in his health.

Following news of his diagnosis, many people took to social media to share messages of support. One person commented:

“Saying it out loud is another kind of heartbreak.. I hope he gets through it!”

Another commented,

“I hate this disease. It’s never fair.”

Another wrote:

“Cancer is the worst disease ever. Good luck to him and I pray he beats it.”

The response reflects the affection many viewers have for Clarkson, whether they know him from his years behind the wheel on Top Gear, his adventures on The Grand Tour, or his more recent life as a farmer. For now, supporters will be hoping that the treatment proves successful and that the familiar face of British television is back doing what he does best before too long.