Jeremy Clarkson's ITV future confirmed after emergency heart surgery scare

Jeremy Clarkson's future on ITV has been confirmed (Image: GETTY)

Jeremy Clarkson has recently opened up about a terrifying health scare that left him fearing for his life, with his future on television hanging in the balance. The ITV presenter revealed he underwent emergency heart surgery after falling seriously ill during a holiday.

In a candid piece for the Sunday Times, Clarkson described a harrowing moment during his vacation when he struggled to rise from the breakfast table, questioning if his "limbs were working properly".

But the health scares didn't stop there; Jeremy found himself battling with simple activities like swimming and walking. Upon returning to the UK, a worrying "tightening in his chest" led to an urgent ambulance trip to the hospital.

At Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, medics discovered a significant blockage in one of his major arteries, leaving Jeremy with a critical decision: either have an emergency heart bypass or choose innovative stent technology to clear the obstruction.

In his column, Clarkson shared the chilling details of his predicament: "It seems that of the arteries feeding my heart with nourishing blood, one was completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way. The question was this. Were the arteries so ruined that I'd need an emergency heart bypass? Or could he use Dyno-Rods and ultrasonic battering rams to loosen them up before inserting a stent?", reports Gloucestershire Live.

Jeremy Clarkson presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (Image: ITV)

Clarkson also shared his close encounter with bankruptcy, revealing, "mercifully, this turned out to be possible," while recalling his dire thoughts prior to emergency surgery.

He imparted the hair-raising moment to fans, disclosing, "I was off to the operating theatre. Because my bankruptcy was most definitely just around the corner. Days away? 'Maybe', he (a doctor) said."

Meanwhile, Clarkson is set to dazzle viewers as ITV confirms the return of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Celebrity specials this winter.

The decision comes after he opened up about undergoing emergency heart surgery.

Television enthusiasts can look forward to a fresh batch of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Celebrity specials, as ITV announces their comeback for the coming winter.

They confirmed that the much-loved quiz show will continue thrilling audiences with a new series in 2025.

The forthcoming celebrity showcases are gearing up for production, with plans to broadcast 16 enthralling new episodes next year.

Show insiders are stirring excitement, hinting that these specials could be "the best season yet", complete with a stellar cast of celebrities ready to win big for charity.