Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is in remission from prostate cancer after an aggressive tumor was detected early. The 66-year-old television star disclosed his diagnosis in the new season of Clarkson's Farm and confirmed to The Times that a PSA test two months ago showed no sign of the disease.
Clarkson Urges Men to Get Checked
Clarkson emphasized the importance of early detection, saying: "This is why I have to say to everybody who's reading this, 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."
He also revealed that he has formed a support group with other notable figures diagnosed with prostate cancer, including former Prime Minister David Cameron and food writer Giles Coren. "I was talking to David (Cameron) about it earlier this morning. He said the amount of people that come up to him is mostly in public conveniences and say, if you hadn't owned up to it, I wouldn't have got checked, and they wouldn't have found it," Clarkson said.
Complications During Treatment
Clarkson experienced complications after his cancer operation due to restarting blood thinners without consulting his doctor. He described the incident as "horrific" and "all my own fault." He had been prescribed the medication for previous vascular and cardiac conditions but was told to stop during cancer treatment. "Two or three weeks after the cancer operation, I thought I'd better put myself back on those blood thinners. Big mistake, huge," he said, adding that it led to a "very big emergency in the middle of the night."
The diagnosis came nearly two years after Clarkson had two stents fitted to improve blood flow to his heart. He had also given up smoking after developing pneumonia while on holiday in Spain.
Clarkson's Farm and Advocacy
Clarkson's Farm, which chronicles his efforts to manage Diddly Squat Farm near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, has made him a prominent advocate for farmers. In November 2024, he joined a demonstration in London against the Government's decision to impose inheritance tax on agricultural land. The sixth series of the programme is scheduled to air in 2027.
Reflecting on his experience, Clarkson noted the emotional impact of his diagnosis: "It has landed harder than I thought it would." He also praised the bravery of others facing terminal cancer, such as former Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy, saying, "To be told your cancer is inoperable and to still carry on you'd have to be incredibly brave."
