Jeremy Clarkson is one of the most well-known faces in the media and television industry. For those unaware, he has been part of the industry for nearly 40 years and is best known for his time on the BBC’s Top Gear. At present, however, Jeremy seems to be going through a tough time as he revealed that he has been diagnosed with early-stage, aggressive prostate cancer. He reportedly made the revelation during the final episodes of the series, Clarkson’s Farm Season 5, which aired on June 17, 2026. Amid this news, the focus has shifted to Jeremy’s personal life, especially his former mistress, Phillipa Sage.
Phillipa Sage had suffered a ‘breakdown’ after her split from Jeremy Clarkson
It was in 2011 that Jeremy Clarkson was accused of having an affair with Phillipa Sage when he was still married to his then-wife, Frances Cain. The duo’s marriage was short-lived; they parted ways in 2014, and Jeremy continued dating Philipa until 2017. Later, during an interview, when Philipa Sage opened up about her relationship with Jeremy, she called their breakup ‘the lowest point in her life.’ To make things worse, at the time Philpa was also dealing with her father being unwell and Jeremy leaving Top Gear after an altercation with a producer. These things combined led to her breakdown. Philipa was quoted as saying:
“We were all burned out, and the stress of it all caused my worst breakdown ever. Truly, the lowest point in my life. But it was to prove the glorious turning point…Jeremy was the love of my life, and I thought it would be forever.”
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