Clarkson’s Farm star Gerald is now cancer free.
The 74-year-old, who has been a hit with fans for his difficult to understand West Country accent and natural charm on screen, was being treated for prostate cancer and underwent surgery at some point last year.
An update on Jeremy Clarkson‘s farmer friend was shared on the official Clarkson’s Farm account, according to The Mirror.
The post shared the joyful news that Gerald is ‘happy and healthy’ following his cancer treatment.
Fans flocked to the comments in complete awe of Gerald after hearing the happy news.
Some comments read: ‘Awesome news’,
‘Can’t like this enough, we love Gerald!’, ‘So happy he’s doing well!’, ‘Proper job Gerald!’, ‘Legend’.
Gerald’s condition had been kept secret from fans of the show until the latest series, which was filmed last year, aired on Amazon Prime earlier today.
At the end of the first episode, Jeremy received the heartbreaking news during a phone call with who is thought to be Gerald’s wife.
Clarkson revealed in the second episode more details about Gerald’s cancer diagnosis.
He told viewers: ‘Gerald had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Something me and Kaleb discussed while trying to do what our absent friend normally does.’
Jeremy said: ‘I’ve been phoning around, doctors and things I know, and his odds are really good but it’s scaring him to death.’ Kaleb replied: ‘He doesn’t understand, you know that.’
Jeremy added: ‘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.’
Kaleb then praised Gerald for how ‘strong’ he is, adding that he has ‘worked on the land all of his life.’
It was previously revealed that Gerald has been combine harvesting on the farm for 50 years and seems to have a constant smile on his face.
His hilarious demeanour captured the hearts of the nation in the first series of Clarkson’s farm and had viewers in stitches with his strong West Country accent, which Jeremy occasionally struggles to understand.
Clarkson previously revealed the Gerald’s funny demeanour was one of many inspirations behind creating the show.
He told Farmers Weekly: ‘He’s such a character, I knew he’d be great on TV.’
Since the series first aired back in 2021, Clarkson has spoken of his fondness for Gerald, who is supposedly an avid Manchester United fan.
Jeremy told the Oxford Mail: ‘It doesn’t matter if you can’t understand what he’s talking about, because he’s usually talking about Manchester United.
‘He’s fantastic. We’ve known each other for a very long time. He’s…never been outside the village, but has worked on this farm for 50 years. He’s a great dry stone-waller, which is a dying art.’
