Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer, with the former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter sharing the news during the latest season of Clarkson’s Farm.

The 66-year-old disclosed the diagnosis during an emotional conversation with farm manager Kaleb Cooper in one of the final episodes of the Amazon Prime series.

Clarkson explained that the cancer was discovered following medical testing earlier this year and described it as aggressive, although detected at an early stage.

“I’ve got cancer,” Clarkson told Cooper while discussing the year’s farming challenges.

According to Clarkson, doctors identified the illness after he underwent a biopsy following a medical examination. He said treatment would likely take place during a critical period on the farm, creating further challenges during an already difficult year.

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The diagnosis comes after a series of well-publicised health issues for Clarkson. In late 2024, he revealed he had undergone heart surgery after experiencing symptoms linked to coronary heart disease, a condition he also referenced during the Clarkson’s Farm episode.

“So we started the year and I had coronary heart disease and ended it with me with cancer,” Clarkson said.

The television personality was recently the subject of the Wheels Interview, talking about the continued success of Clarkson’s Farm and his evolving relationship with motoring, farming and life away from television’s traditional studio environment. The series has become one of Amazon’s biggest global hits, introducing Clarkson to a broader audience beyond the automotive enthusiasts who first came to know him through Top Gear.

Clarkson said he had been aware of the diagnosis since May and was hopeful treatment would be successful, with further medical testing scheduled to monitor his progress.

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Ahead of the release of the final episodes, Clarkson warned viewers they would be markedly different from the show’s usual tone.

“Ordinarily, we try to keep the show light and cheerful,” he said in a video shared on social media. “The final two episodes are a difficult watch.”

Clarkson’s Farm has become known for its mix of humour, agricultural challenges and personal moments, but the latest season is set to reveal one of the most significant challenges Clarkson has faced both on and off screen.