Jeremy Clarkson reveals aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis on TV show

British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The revelation came during the filming of his Amazon documentary series, "Clarkson's Farm," in scenes broadcast on Wednesday.

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I’ve got cancer... it’s aggressive.

Clarkson, 66, known globally for his work on "Top Gear," shared the news with fellow cast members, explaining that a medical check-up and subsequent biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. "I’ve got cancer... it’s aggressive," he stated in a segment filmed last year. He added that the disease was detected "really early."

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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.

The presenter has since undergone surgery to remove a portion of his prostate. Clarkson conveyed his optimism for recovery, noting that early detection significantly improved his prognosis. "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 remarked, expressing his desire to continue farming for many years.

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They're a difficult watch.

Ahead of the broadcast, Clarkson described the relevant episodes as a "difficult watch" on Instagram, contrasting them with the show's usual "bucolic, charming, and cheerful" tone. He concluded the final episode by addressing his future, stating, "If this is all successful, I’ll see you for season six. And if it isn’t, I won’t."

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If this is all successful, I’ll see you for season six. And if it isn’t, I won’t.