When the ultimate macho man, petrolhead Jeremy Clarkson, revealed this week that he has been battling 'aggressive' prostate cancer, my first thought was: 'Crikey, he deserves a Knighthood.'

'Top Gear' host and British TV icon Jeremy Clarkson revealed that he’s been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of cancer.

He told his co-stars he was diagnosed in May and would soon need surgery.

Clarkson says he is expected to undergo surgery within weeks

The Clarkson’s Farm star recently revealed his diagnosis

BRITAIN-CLARKSON/ (TV, PIX):British presenter Jeremy Clarkson reveals he has cancer on TV show