British TV icon Jeremy Clarkson is once again opening up about his health — this time revealing he’s currently battling a trapped nerve in his back, months after undergoing emergency heart surgery.
From Holiday Dive to Hospital Dash
The 64-year-old Clarkson’s Farm and Top Gear star previously recounted a terrifying health scareduring a holiday in the Seychelles, where a routine dive left him gasping for air and struggling to breathe.
“When I finally reached the beach, my lungs were full of water and I realised I can’t do it anymore,” he told The Sunday Times.
The real trouble began once he returned to the UK. Feeling clammy, with chest discomfort and pins and needles in his left arm, Clarkson was rushed to hospital, where doctors discovered two blocked arteries. He underwent emergency surgery, receiving two stents to restore blood flow.
Though he narrowly avoided a heart attack, doctors warned that he had been “days from death.”
New Complication: Trapped Nerve
Now, despite efforts to overhaul his lifestyle — including diet changes and his stint on Ozempic to manage weight — Clarkson has encountered a new setback.
In his latest Sunday Times column, the broadcaster revealed he’s dealing with a trapped nerve in his back.
“It’s fine if I’m not doing anything,” he wrote. “But in the [Mercedes] G 580, not doing anything is impossible… you can’t ever brace yourself.”
He described the vehicle’s constant jolting and movement as torture for his condition, making every ride a painful challenge.
What’s Next for Clarkson?
Doctors say trapped nerves usually resolve over time — typically within six to eight weeks — and can often be managed with pain relief, physical therapy, or hot and cold compresses. Still, Clarkson’s recent health updates have sparked concern among fans who’ve followed his recent medical journeyclosely.
The good news? Clarkson’s still cracking jokes, still driving, and still doing what he loves — though this time, with a bit more caution.
Whether he’s wrangling farm animals or reviewing electric SUVs, it seems the outspoken presenter is far from slowing down — even if his body is trying to tell him otherwise.
