Kaleb Cooper has shared an update on Jeremy Clarkson after the broadcaster revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The former Top Gear host, 66, shared the news in the latest episodes of the fifth season of his series Clarkson’s Farm and said the disease is “aggressive” but had been discovered early.
The TV presenter also revealed that he underwent an operation to remove part of his prostate and the series ended with him saying that he had experienced complications during treatment.
Now, his Clarkson’s Farm co-star Cooper has reassured fans that his long-time friend is in good spirits.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the farmer said: “If anything like this happens to any of your friends... my best pal has got to be supported through that whole journey.
“And that's where I've been. I've been right by his side and his spirits are really good, so thank you.”
Cooper also praised Clarkson's resilience and urged others to prioritise their health.
“He's strong-minded, he's got a strong mind on him, which is good,” he said. “And the message about catching anything early is quite important.
“That's the main thing. You've got to keep checking. People can sit there and say, 'I'm busy, busy, busy,' but actually sometimes you've got to say, ‘I'm just going to have to check and see if I'm OK.’”
Clarkson's diagnosis is revealed in the final two episodes of the fifth series, filmed between September 2024 and August 2025.
While discussing plans for the harvest, he suddenly told Cooper and land agent Charlie Ireland: “I've got cancer.”
A stunned Cooper replied: “No, you haven't. Where?”
Clarkson responded: “Where it is is of no concern of anybody. I've known since May.
“I had a medical, you remember, back in May. I disappeared off the other week and I had a biopsy and it is cancer. It's aggressive, but it's really early, so the treatment will be...
“I was praying we could get the harvest done and then I could go and get some treatment, but it's going to be slap bang in the middle.”
After hearing the news, an emotional Cooper said: "Look after yourself," while Ireland quietly added: “Yeah, yeah, yeah.”
Later in the series, Clarkson reflects on what has been one of the toughest years of his life after previously undergoing treatment for coronary heart disease.
“So we started the year and I had coronary heart disease and ended it with me with cancer,” he said.
“We can dwell as much as we like on all the bad things that have happened on the farm, but I think it is better now at the end of the year to focus on things that have happened that are good.”
When Kaleb asks when they will know if the treatment has worked, Clarkson replied: “I've got a blood test today and then we'll know. Not for another few weeks. Come on, cheer up, it probably did work.”
The season ends on a poignant note, with Clarkson speaking from a hospital bed as he continued his treatment.
Elsewhere, Clarkson’s partner Lisa Hogan expressed her gratitude for the influx of support after he revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Hogan, who has been dating Clarkson since 2017, shared a photo to her Instagram story of the presenter sitting on a garden chair whilst using a camera.
Over the snap she wrote “back at the farm”, marking her return to their home after enjoying day two of the races at Royal Ascot in Berkshire.
Hogan also posted a screenshot of charity Prostate Cancer UK’s Instagram post thanking Clarkson for sharing his diagnosis and treatment on the Prime Video programme, saying it would raise “vital awareness”.
The Dublin-born model wrote: “Thank you for all the support today.”
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information. You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information.
