Yesterday, before the final instalments of Clarkson’s Farm series five hit our screens, Jeremy Clarkson warned viewers that they would be “a difficult watch”. As it turns out, he wasn’t exaggerating.
The final two episodes, which were released at midnight on 17 June, reveal that Clarkson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer last summer and underwent a procedure to remove the affected area.
Ahead of the episodes airing, the former Top Gear presenter took to social media to warn fans that, while the show is usually known for its upbeat and light-hearted tone, the final chapters of the series would be very different.
In the emotional finale, Clarkson breaks the news to his co-stars Charlie Ireland and Kaleb Cooper, telling them simply: “I’ve got cancer.”
He explains: “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.”
Fortunately, Clarkson revealed that the cancer was detected at a very early stage.
“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. “It’s only because they did catch it early that there’s every hope I’ll be harvesting this farm for many, many years to come.”
Clarkson later explained that doctors treated the affected area of his prostate, saying: “I won’t know whether it’s worked or not until November, probably. The prostate, 10% of it’s dead – the 10% where the cancer is.”
In later scenes, filmed following the procedure, Clarkson is seen in a hospital bed reflecting on the events of the season.
“So we started season five in a hospital bed and here we are at the end of season five, I’m back in a hospital bed,” he said, referring to the heart procedure he underwent earlier in the series. “Some of the treatment has gone awry, let’s say. I’ll probably be here for a little while.”
The series ends on an emotional note, with Clarkson addressing viewers directly.
“What I wanted to say was: if this is all successful, I’ll see you for season six. And if it isn’t, I won’t. Take care, everyone.”
The candid revelation brought an unexpectedly emotional end to a season that had already seen Clarkson face challenges ranging from disease outbreaks on the farm to difficult decisions involving livestock. It also served as a powerful reminder of the importance of early cancer detection and regular health checks.
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