Jeremy Clarkson, the former host of Top Gear and star of the Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, has revealed he is undergoing treatment for aggressive prostate cancer. The 66-year-old made the disclosure during filming of the show’s fifth season, which took place from late 2024 to September 2025. Clarkson disclosed that he has known about the diagnosis since May 2023 and emphasized the importance of early detection. He noted that about 10% of his prostate is affected by the cancer, while the rest remains healthy.

In conversations captured on the series, Clarkson expressed cautious optimism about his prognosis. “If I hadn’t got myself checked out and they hadn’t caught the problem early, this could well have been my last harvest,” he said. He added, “There’s every hope I’ll be harvesting this farm for many, many years to come.” The season begins and ends with Clarkson in a hospital bed, reflecting ongoing challenges with his treatment. He also underwent a stent procedure for a blocked artery in 2024, and some treatments have not gone as smoothly as hoped, necessitating extended hospital stays.

Kaleb Cooper, 27, one of Clarkson’s Farm stars and close friends of Clarkson’s, spoke about the situation in an interview. Cooper described the show as an unfiltered portrayal of life on the farm, including its difficulties and medical issues among its cast. He praised the series for its authenticity, noting, “We never ever go out there and go, ‘Right, our plan is to do this in front of the camera.’ Every issue that pops up happens naturally.” He referred to Clarkson’s cancer battle and other challenges such as illness among the cows, saying the show highlights real problems experienced by the team.

Cooper expressed his support for Clarkson, describing the presenter as a “best mate” and stating, “I’ll be by your side every single minute. I’ll still be there – that’s who I am.” He reported that Clarkson remains in good spirits despite the health setbacks. The camaraderie and daily interactions between Clarkson, Cooper, and other members of the farm team continue to be a central theme of the show, blending moments of tension with friendship and humor.

Beyond his television work, Cooper has experienced personal and professional growth, becoming a father of three, authoring four best-selling books, and launching his own TV spin-off series. He has also become a brand ambassador for Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer and cider products and is aiming to buy his own farm to pursue natural history projects.

Clarkson’s openness about his cancer diagnosis has sparked support from fans and has brought heightened attention to prostate cancer awareness, underscoring the human side of the farming and entertainment worlds intersecting on Clarkson’s Farm.