ITV Lorraine fans distracted by same thing as Amanda Owen shares 'brutal' update

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29-04-2025

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Viewers of Lorraine were left feeling a touch unsettled on Tuesday when Amanda Owen, the well-known Yorkshire shepherdess and mother-of-nine, made a live appearance from her farm that became more than just a plug for her new show.
Famed for her role in Our Yorkshire Farm alongside now ex-husband Clive Owen and their expansive family, 50 year old Amanda was on the show to chat about the forthcoming series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids. This More4 spinoff documents the erstwhile couple and their kids as they embark on an exciting new renovation venture.
During her conversation with presenter Lorraine Kelly, 65, Amanda didn't shy away from the realities of life after divorce and the intricacies of co-parenting whilst still managing sizeable shared responsibilities. Yet, it wasn't the stories of farm life or humorous memories that had viewers glued; it was Amanda's own personal state.
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Reflecting on her rapport with Clive post their 2022 separation, Amanda gave a forthright and eye-opening perspective: "It's about moving forward. We've got plenty to amuse ourselves. There's space... There's room to get away from each other, if we're being absolutely brutally honest here. If we got on like a house on fire, we wouldn't be separate would we?".
(Image: ITV)
(Image: ITV)
With honesty, Amanda touched upon the trials of bringing up nine children in the wake of a split, conceding: "It's not all sunshine and springtime. The reality is, we're just getting on with it and making it up as we go along.", reports the Mirror.
Amanda brought a touch of sincere wit to her candid reflections on her lively yet fulfilling lifestyle: "I'm quite proud of how we're going on. It's about priorities. This life isn't about perfection... Turn around, go in the house - goodness me. There are goats going through the house. Literally tumbleweed going through the door. It took me time to get the children to school this morning without being covered in lamb poo and snot."
However upbeat her comments may have been, some followers sensed that not all was as it seemed. On social media, concern for Amanda quickly surfaced.
"Is Amanda OK? Something doesn't seem right," questioned one viewer on X. "She doesn't look well." another observed.
Accusations surfaced that the interview overlooked what appeared to be evident signs of fatigue or pressure. "Lorraine acting completely oblivious to what she's seeing in front of her eyes - as usual."
A further voice chimed in with, "God, Amanda doesn't look well at all. Hope she's doing okay."
The consensus wasn't universal, though; numerous supporters rallied behind Amanda, lauding her tenacity, genial nature, and unwavering commitment to her family. "Nine kids and running a farm - Amanda Owen is a powerhouse," an admirer commented.
"She looks incredible considering everything she juggles."
Ever since the Owen clan gained fame back in 2018, Amanda has stayed in the limelight with Our Yorkshire Farm, a show which followed their tough but picturesque life at Ravenseat Farm and won over the nation. Following five successful series and a public breakup, the programme concluded in 2022.
Since then, the family has continued to grace our screens through spinoffs such as Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben and Clive and Reuben: Life in the Dales. Now, with Our Farm Next Door, audiences are offered a fresh insight into how Amanda, Clive, and their brood are constructing something new - both physically and emotionally.