Jeremy Clarkson's decision to publicly share his prostate cancer diagnosis on his television show, "Clarkson's Farm," has been met with pride by his partner, Lisa Hogan. The revelation prompted a significant surge in health awareness, with 30,000 individuals seeking information on the Prostate Cancer UK website in a single day.
Clarkson, 66, initially considered keeping his diagnosis private. However, he realized the potential benefit of raising awareness and decided to share his experience on the show. Hogan stated, "I'm really happy he caught his prostate cancer early, and I'm really proud of him for putting it on the show, because that was a really big decision."
Footage captured by Hogan showed Clarkson in the hospital. While he initially expressed reluctance to have the filming documented, producer Andy Wilman persuaded him to share the emotional content with the public to help others. "It was Andy Wilman who convinced him to do it, to help everybody else," Hogan told the Daily Star. "When the show came out, Prostate Cancer UK had 30,000 people going onto their website in one day."
Clarkson also opened up to male friends about his cancer, a step Hogan admitted was initially difficult for him. "He didn't want to initially, but he's got lots of friends who've been through the same thing and he's been talking to them about it. I think that's really helped," she added.
The show also touched upon the prostate cancer diagnosis of Gerald Cooper, the show's drystone wall builder, who is now cancer-free. Clarkson himself was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer in May 2025. He revealed in June that he is in remission after ten percent of his prostate was removed as part of his treatment.
Hogan described the period as a "terrible worry" and encouraged Clarkson to discuss his condition with friends. This is not the first time Clarkson has faced serious health issues; he underwent emergency heart surgery in October 2024 after experiencing chest tightness and feeling "clammy." The procedure involved placing a stent to open a blocked artery near his heart.
Despite these health challenges, Clarkson has reportedly not made significant lifestyle changes and continues to work on his farm. Hogan noted that he "is still working harder than ever" and still enjoys a glass of rosé. He is reportedly content working closer to home after his extensive travels for "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour."
Hogan, who moved to Oxford with Clarkson in 2019, has been involved in merchandising for Diddly Squat Farm, with products sold at the farm shop and Blue Diamond Garden Centres. She was also behind the creation of the farm's jigsaw puzzles, which sold out quickly. Season six of "Clarkson's Farm" is scheduled to air next summer on Amazon Prime.