Jeremy Clarkson, the renowned host of Clarkson’s Farm, recently shared an update on his friend Gerald Cooper, following the distressing revelation of Gerald’s prostate cancer diagnosis on the popular Amazon Prime series.
Viewers were taken aback when news of Gerald’s health struggle came to light on the show, where he is often seen tending to farm tasks like mending stone walls.
In a heartfelt moment on the show, Jeremy disclosed to viewers that Gerald, 74, had been profoundly affected by the news, describing him as “terrified” and “bewildered.” However, providing a glimmer of hope, Jeremy later revealed in the series that Gerald is “on the mend” after undergoing surgery.
“Word is he’s on the mend,” Jeremy shared, reflecting the collective sentiment of viewers who eagerly await Gerald’s return to his farm duties. Echoing this sentiment, Gerald’s farmhand, Kaleb Cooper, expressed, “That’s what we like to hear, there’s a few walls that fell down so we need him to be back at it.”
Expressing his own desire for Gerald’s swift recovery, Jeremy emphasized, “I know we do want him back.”
The news of Gerald’s diagnosis was a shock to Jeremy, who learned of it during a phone call, presumably with Gerald’s wife. His initial reaction was raw and unfiltered, as he candidly shared with the cameras, “Gerald’s got cancer. Oh s***.”
Subsequently, Jeremy grappled with the reality of Gerald’s condition, discussing it with Kaleb while undertaking tasks that Gerald would typically handle. “Gerald had been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” Jeremy recounted. “Something me and Kaleb discussed while trying to do what our absent friend normally does.”
Reflecting on Gerald’s emotional turmoil, Jeremy expressed his concern, stating, “I’ve been phoning around, doctors and things I know, and his odds are really good but it’s scaring him to death.” Kaleb, empathizing with Gerald’s confusion, added, “He doesn’t understand, you know that.”
Jeremy acknowledged Gerald’s state of mind, recognizing the overwhelming impact of the diagnosis: “I know he doesn’t understand and he’s bewildered because, for obvious reasons, somebody said, ‘Look, I’m sorry it’s cancer,’ and that’s all he heard. He’s desperately upset, terrified. Poor man.”
As Jeremy and the community of Clarkson’s Farm viewers rally behind Gerald in his battle against cancer, the hope remains strong for his full recovery and return to the farm he holds dear.
