Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper stayed in field as wife went into labour with third child

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

Jeremy Clarkson lifted the lid the way Kaleb Cooper decided to prioritise farming over family life as his wife went into labour with their third child
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is said to have stayed in a field to finish the harvest after learning his wife had gone into labour with their third child.
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Cooper, 26, has been managing Diddly Squat Farm for Jeremy Clarkson since the Prime show's debut in 2021. His down-to-earth attitude and willingness to challenge Clarkson have made him one of the most popular personalities on the show.
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Jeremy Clarkson outed the farm manager in his column for The Sun, writing: "The boy wonder Kaleb Cooper, who manages my farm, received word this week that his wife was in labour. 'Right,' he said. 'I'll be there when I've finished harvesting this field.'"
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Clarkson incredulously added: "How farmerish is that?!?!" According to Clarkson, once Cooper completed the harvest, his attention turned to naming the baby. This comes after a Clarkson's Farm star teased a filming update for the Prime show after some 'devastating' news.
A friend suggested naming the child after the field where Kaleb had received the call, but Clarkson noted one issue: "The field was called Deadman."
Earlier this summer, Cooper issued a warning on Instagram after spotting Chinese lanterns released over Chipping Norton during a heatwave.
In the video, he fumed: "I've just called this in to 999 but someone has felt the need to light two Chinese lanterns in and around the Chipping Norton area. They are currently floating over the area. I'm looking at both of them as we speak right now."
He continued: "But what goes through someone's mind when they decide to light two Chinese lanterns in the middle of a heatwave. We've hardly had any rain since March. Jesus, honestly. What's going on with the world."
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Followers came out in support of Cooper, pointing out how dangerous floating lanterns can be for dry farmland. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service has previously warned that sky lanterns are a "significant" hazard, and pose risks to agriculture, livestock, camping, and properties.
The update on Cooper's personal life comes at a difficult time for the Diddly Squat team. Clarkson recently confirmed that the farm has been affected by bovine tuberculosis.
He took to X to share the sad update, writing: "Bad news from Diddly Squat. We've gone down with TB. Everyone here is absolutely devastated."
He later added: 'We're now locked down and it's just dreadful, absolutely dreadful.' The restrictions will remain in place for at least two months, with another test required before livestock operations can resume. Clarkson confirmed the farm shop remains open.
Clarkson also shared that one of his dog Arya's puppies had died, which only adds to the list of difficulties that workers on the farm have been facing this summer.