Jeremy Clarkson reveals aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis on TV show

Jeremy Clarkson, the 66-year-old British television personality known for 'Top Gear' and 'The Grand Tour,' has disclosed his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The revelation occurred during the filming of his Amazon series 'Clarkson's Farm,' with episodes airing Wednesday showing a somber scene where he informed co-stars of his condition.

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I’ve got cancer.

Clarkson shared that the cancer was detected early during a medical examination in May. "I had a biopsy and it is cancer, and it’s aggressive," he stated in the episode. He underwent a procedure to remove 10 percent of his prostate, expressing gratitude that the early detection allowed for treatment. "If I hadn’t have got myself checked out and they hadn’t caught the problem early, this could well have been my last harvest," he reflected, adding that he hopes to continue farming for many years.

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I had a medical, remember, back in May? I disappeared off the other week and I had a biopsy and it is cancer, and it’s aggressive.

Ahead of the episodes airing, Clarkson had warned viewers on Instagram about a "difficult watch," noting that the final two episodes of the season deviate from the show's usual lighthearted tone. The series follows his often chaotic but comedic experiences running Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, England. The farm, its shop, and his associated pub, The Farmer's Dog, have gained significant popularity, drawing large crowds. Clarkson's career has been marked by global fame and controversy, including his departure from the BBC's 'Top Gear' and subsequent move to Amazon with 'The Grand Tour.'

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If I hadn’t have got myself checked out and they hadn’t caught the problem early, this could well have been my last harvest.