Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer, urges testing

Jeremy Clarkson has announced he is in remission from prostate cancer, sharing his relief and urging others to undergo regular testing. The "Clarkson's Farm" star revealed in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease.

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I am without a doubt, officially, the world's luckiest man.

During an episode of his show, Clarkson stated, "You will have noticed that I'm not dead." He attributed his recovery to early detection, emphasizing, "The reason why I'm fine is because the doctors caught the prostate cancer early, and they caught it early because I got tested." He highlighted that 12,000 men in the UK die annually from prostate cancer, encouraging viewers to avoid becoming part of that statistic.

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You will have noticed that I'm not dead.

Clarkson told The Times that follow-up tests two months prior showed no signs of cancer. "I am without a doubt, officially, the world's luckiest man," he said. He acknowledged the 40% chance of recurrence for prostate cancer patients but expressed his determination to be among the 60% who do not experience it again. Clarkson also mentioned discussing his health with others who have faced the disease, including former prime minister Lord David Cameron and restaurant critic Giles Coren.

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The reason why I'm fine is because the doctors caught the prostate cancer early, and they caught it early because I got tested.

The presenter's health has been a focus in the fifth series of "Clarkson's Farm." The season concluded with Clarkson in a hospital bed, telling viewers, "If this is all successful, I'll see you for season six, and if it isn't, I won't." This follows a heart procedure in October 2024, where he received two stents.

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Please, please, please go and get checked. 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.