Jeremy Clarkson's cancer diagnosis prompts Good Morning Britain message from Martin Lewis and Susanna Reid

Jeremy shares his diagnosis on the new series of Clarkson's Farm
Rebecca Carter

Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis has sparked fresh attention, and Good Morning Britain presenters Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis have now used the moment to deliver an important message to viewers.

Jeremy shared his prostate cancer diagnosis on the new series of Clarkson’s Farm.

As a result, the story quickly became a major talking point among TV audiences and celebrity followers.

Jeremy Clarkson speaking on Clarkson's Farm shown on Good Morning Britain
Jeremy Clarkson has shared his cancer diagnosis (Credit: ITV)

Jeremy Clarkson shares cancer diagnosis

On Clarkson’s Farm, Jeremy, 66, tells co-stars and colleagues Kaleb and Charlie: “I disappeared off the other week and I had a biopsy and it is cancer and it’s aggressive. But it’s really early so the treatment will be, you know.

“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.”

Charlie wishes Jeremy a “very, very speedy recovery”. Jeremy assures him he “will be fine”.

Jeremy Clarkson cancer news prompts Good Morning Britain message

On Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, hosts Susanna and Martin addressed the news after Jeremy’s emotional revelation.

They did not just react to the headline; instead, they turned the discussion into a wider reminder for viewers.

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Susanna told viewers early on Wednesday morning: “Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he has been treated for cancer in emotional scenes shown on the latest instalment of the reality series, Clarkson’s Farm.

“The veteran broadcaster says he knew of his diagnosis back in May last year, saying it was aggressive but caught early.”

Martin continued: “The TV star had teased that the latest episodes would be sombre on social media. It is the first time the diagnosis has been made public.”

Susanna later added: “We send our best wishes to Jeremy Clarkson.”

Martin Lewis and Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain
Martin and Susanna spoke about Jeremy’s cancer diagnosis on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (Credit: ITV)

Susanna and Martin’s advice to Good Morning Britain viewers

Jeremy’s diagnosis has drawn strong interest because he remains one of Britain’s most recognisable TV personalities.

The star’s health news sparked a wider conversation on GMB.

Susanna told viewers earlier on GMB: “We send our best wishes to Jeremy Clarkson.

“As we’ve been discussing, a thousand people are diagnosed with cancer every day here in the UK. The reaction’s always one of shock, and then the message is, if you catch it early, it can be very treatable.”

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Martin continued: “In most cases, the earlier you catch it, the better, which is why we should be taking this opportunity to reflect [on] what clinicians say, ‘If you have any worries, if you have any concerns, you should be checking yourself and go and seek medical help.’

“Don’t think it’s nothing. It might be something and [you] should have it checked and [you] should have the peace of mind in knowing it’s nothing.”

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am