Although Clarkson did not disclose the stage of the cancer, he described it as "aggressive" and said part of his prostate had been removed as part of his treatment.

The former Top Gear and Grand Tour host shared the news in the final two episodes of the fifth season of Clarkson's Farm, which were released overnight.

He told his loved ones about the diagnosis while filming the show and shared that there had been complications during treatment - the star has known about the news since May

Clarkson says he is expected to undergo surgery within weeks