Jeremy Clarkson’s partner Lisa Hogan is ‘so proud’ he went public with his cancer battle after 30,000 sought health advice
Jeremy Clarkson's partner, Lisa Hogan, has said she is "really proud" of him for publicly sharing his prostate cancer diagnosis on Clarkson's Farm, a decision that prompted 30,000 people to seek health advice from Prostate Cancer UK in a single day. Clarkson had initially wanted to keep the diagnosis private, but was persuaded by his producer Andy Wilman to share the footage to raise awareness, a choice Hogan says has had a significant public health impact.
Clarkson, 66, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025 and later revealed he was in remission after ten per cent of his prostate was removed. Hogan told the Daily Star that Clarkson had been reluctant to be filmed in hospital, but going public also helped him open up privately to male friends who had faced similar diagnoses. The show also featured drystone waller Gerald Cooper's own prostate cancer battle, and the 77-year-old is now cancer-free following support from fans.
- Lisa Hogan says she's proud Clarkson shared his cancer diagnosis publicly
- Disclosure prompted 30,000 people to seek advice from Prostate Cancer UK
- Clarkson is now in remission after prostate surgery; co-star Gerald also cancer-free
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and early detection through screening or awareness campaigns is widely seen as improving outcomes. Jeremy Clarkson is a broadcaster best known for Top Gear and the farming series Clarkson's Farm, filmed on his farm in Oxfordshire, which follows his attempts to run the business alongside various colleagues and locals. Lisa Hogan is his partner, who also appears on the show.
In May 2025, Clarkson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and later had part of his prostate removed, after which he was told he was in remission. He chose to let cameras document parts of this experience for Clarkson's Farm, despite initial reluctance, after his producer Andy Wilman encouraged him to do so in order to raise public awareness of the disease.
Prostate Cancer UK is the charity that provides information and support to people affected by the disease, including an online risk checker. Public figures disclosing health diagnoses has, in other cases, been linked to spikes in people seeking screening or advice, which is the wider context for why Clarkson's decision to go public is being discussed.