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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Clarkson's Farm star, who grew up wanting to be a 'ballerina', could make a fortune as show's break-out star
The glamourous star of Clarkson's Farm - no, not Jeremy - has revealed how people tell her she's inspired their daughters to go into farming. Fans raved 'a star is born' when newcomer Harriet Cowan, 24, stole the show in series four as Jeremy Clarkson 's new glamorous farm-hand, saying she's helping to change perceptions of women in farming. Harriet arrived on screens to assist at Diddly Squat Farm while Jeremy's usual helper, Kaleb Cooper, was away... but after charming the shows millions of views she could now be set to become a star in her own right. The new star has been part of the farming community since childhood, having grown up on a family farm in the Derbyshire countryside where her father still lives and tends to the land. Prior to becoming Jeremy's new side-kick, Harriet had already been building her profile as a farmer on TikTok and had around 40,000 followers before joining the Diddly Squat team. Now, she told The Times, she gets approached all the time, saying: 'Mums have reached out to say my daughter's wanting to go into farming. 'Or I hear about four-year-old girls who want a toy tractor for Christmas, so that's really nice.' It was through her TikTok that Harriet was approached by the show, she said: 'Charlie [Ireland, Clarkson's land agent] let me know they were looking for someone to come and help. 'I think they were keen for it to be a woman who could do that role and show they could do it well.' Despite saying he's not a natural born farmer, Harriet has praised Jeremy for his work at Diddly Squat saying he is, 'very much like every other farmer I've ever met' and 'very much willing to learn. He wanted to do well by the farm.' Poking fun, Harriet added that 'he's got the physique of a farmer' too. The glam farmhand added that other young farmers in her area couldn't believe that she would be on Clarkson's Farm. She said: 'They thought, "Ah, you'll be in the back of the pub and they'll have filmed the pub and the back of your head will be in it,' 'So when it came out they were, like, "Oh sh**, she is actually in it a bit more than I thought she was!'' Harriet is heavily involved with her rural community which her grandparents joined in the 1950s when they bought the land which her father still farms. When she's not trying to keep Jeremy in line Harriet works at a cattle farm with her boyfriend, James, just a short distance from the family farm. James and Harriet first met when she was 15 at the Belper Young Farmers Club but it wasn't until they were 17 that things turned romantic. Alongside her work as a farm hand Harriet also works as a community nurse. Speaking to The Times, she said: 'The moment you get off nursing you get in the tractor and spend the evening in the tractor. Every farmer will have two professions.' She added: 'When you've grown up on the farm you've already got that work ethic — you've seen that from your parents. 'I fit in with everyone else, everyone's got a good work ethic around here.' Despite growing up surrounded by farmers Harriet did not always want to be one herself and admitted that she actually had dreams of becoming a ballerina. She said: 'Growing up, I used to be so afraid of the big cows. I was always a very girlie girl. I wanted to be a ballerina. 'There was always going to be farming in my blood. Then, when I met my other half, that's when it really sparked. 'I'd always done tractor driving but the cattle side of it started when I met him. I found a passion for it more on the livestock side.' Harriet's fans have raved about her not letting go of her girlie style and look despite being a farmer but in conversation with The Times she opened up about the 'challenges' of being a young woman in the industry. She said that her father told her and her sister that without a male heir, they would be stepping up to help. Harriet added that she has loved showcasing that women can farm too and now has plans to start documenting life on her family farm on YouTube. The fourth season of Clarkson's Farm in which Harriet was introduced to viewers released to Prime Video in May. At the time, many took to social media to rave about the newcomer on Diddly Squat Farm. One posted on X: '30 minutes in and I'm calling it already Harriet is going to be massively famous and she could be worth bringing back #clarksonsfarm.' Another chimed in: 'And a 'Star' is born Harriet Cowen! #clarksonsfarm #amazonprimevideo.' '#clarksonsfarm S4 and I already love Harriet '4000 years old' 'That's as old as you?',' another penned, followed by laughing emojis. While one viewer said: 'And I'm already rooting for Harriet... she's brilliant.' 'I love Harriet. And I love that she calls the Lambo 'she',' someone else commented. The newcomer features in the very first episode and Jeremy said: 'Later, after I'd fed the animals, finished off the GS4 drilling and gone back to the office to deal with the daily government paperwork, my new helper arrived, a young farmer called Harriet.' She sits down with the TV star in his office and described her journey from Derbyshire. Jeremy offers Harriet coffee to which she replies, 'No thanks, I don't like coffee, have you got tea?' Despite the newest instalment only just gracing screens, Harriet has already been well received by fans who have begged Jeremy to 'find a way of keeping her' He says, 'No' to which she quips back, 'I'll be alright then'. During the conversation, she admits she hasn't properly watched Clarkson's Farm before and explains how her family work on a farm that used to be her grandfather's. Jeremy reveals to Harriet how he has been struggling since Kaleb's departure and takes her on a tour of the farm. Harriet also appeared in the trailer for the latest season and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty. She hasn't failed to impress her colleagues either and has set about doing jobs around the farm. Despite rumours he had left Clarkson's Farm, Kaleb has confirmed that he is still very much a part of the show and didn't hold back on complimenting Harriet's work so far. 'I'm still involved, there's lots of rumours going about that I've been replaced but I'm still here, Harriet stepped in as I jumped away on tour, I'm very grateful that Harriet came along and saved the day,' he said. The farmer added Jeremy 'shouldn't be trusted alone on the farm, he's getting better but there are loads of things he still can't do'. Season's four trailer revealed some of what Harriet gets up to on the farm and she is introduced when Jeremy says, 'While Kaleb's away, I'm going to need a hand.' The trailer showed Jeremy running into several obstacles and Harriet made a good impression as she was quick to help. She was also shown installing fences, loading feed for the animals and even her welding. Jeremy gushed over Harriet in a video on Instagram earlier this month and described her as 'brilliant' too. He clarified: 'There has been lots of reports that Kaleb has been 'replaced' - well, no he hasn't.' Jeremy added: 'What happened is this, he went away on his speaking tour, for a couple of months because he imagined that after four years, I'd be able to manage on my own. 'And I didn't - I made a complete mess of everything and had to bring in a young farmer called Harriet. 'Harriet is brilliant and looked after the fort until he got back. That is it - that's the story!'
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Clarkson's Farm's Harriet Cowan breaks down in tears over message from fan
Clarkar's Farm star Harriet Cowan has been on a mission to promote farming to young people, which has been helped by her role on the Amazon Prime series Fans of Clarkson's Farm are already feeling the loss of the fourth series and eagerly anticipating the next one. The latest season, which debuted on Amazon Prime a few weeks ago, saw Jeremy Clarkson bring in farmhand Harriet Cowan as long-standing star Kaleb Cooper embarked on a solo tour across the country. Far from merely filling in for Cooper, Harriet has emerged as one of the show's biggest breakout stars, with viewers clamouring for her return in the next series. And it's not just on screen that she's adored - people have been expressing their admiration for the household name when they spot her out and about. In her short but significant time on screen, she seemingly rescued Diddly Squat Farm from Jeremy's antics, tackling everything from pig births and fence-making to even purchasing some new cows. Since the show aired, Harriet has been flooded with support and praise on social media as she advocates for young farmers, leading to some very heartwarming encounters while out and about. Speaking to the BBC, she discussed her life farming: "I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they say '60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly', and a lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too." "Just because I'm a small blonde who likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer," she added. Harriet is on a mission to challenge the traditional norms of farming, saying: "I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home wife and cook." She pointed out that women have always played a crucial role in farming, especially during times of war, and now she's working to break down those stereotypes. Her appearance on the show has already had a profound impact, as evidenced by a heartwarming encounter with a young girl. Harriet shared a clip of the interaction on TikTok, saying: "You look happier. Thanks a little girl just came up to me and said 'I want to be just like you when I grow up'". In the caption, she added: "This gets me every time, can't believe it honestly." Harriet's TikTok following has skyrocketed since her appearance on the show, growing from a few thousand to nearly 750,000 followers and racking up over three million likes. Her fans have been quick to show their support, with one commenter saying: "THIS IS WHAT GIRLS NEED - inspired by a variety of fun, clean living, capable, caring, creative, organised, funny young women." Another farmer chimed in, saying: "About as good a compliment as possible. Our industry is nothing without young eager people. Well done."
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Clarkson's Farm's glam farmhand Harriett Cowan reveals she's returning to screens as she launches career away from show
CLARKSON'S Farm beauty Harriet Cowan confirmed that she's set to return to our screens, unveiling an exciting new career move beyond her breakout role on the Prime Video hit. The 24-year-old became an instant hit with viewers after she mucked in at Diddly Squat while Kaleb Cooper took some time away from the show. 7 7 The fan favourite has now revealed she's swapping tractors for tech with the launch of her very own YouTube show - giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her life beyond the farm. Harriett teased her new upcoming project on Instagram, when a fan asked: "When you going to do your own show?" She answered: "YouTube going live soon..." Fans are excited to see everything from countryside adventures to candid chats and a glimpse at her glamorous side away from the mud and muck. The Sun revealed that Harriet is set to rake in a huge six figure sum, as she sets up her own business to capitalise on her TV fame. Following her instant fame, she has set up a private company called Farmfluence, incorporated on July 1. Its nature of business is listed as "motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities" and Harriet is the sole director/shareholder. PR expert Lynn Carratt has speculated on just how she could earn in the future. Speaking to The Sun, she told us: 'Harriet has around 1.2 million followers across Instagram and TikTok. "If she is savvy she could rake in £500,000 in the next 12 months.' Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on sexy new farmhand Harriet as he confirms 'replaced' Kaleb Cooper's future on show If that wasn't enough she has also signed to top talent agency Off Limits Entertainment, which has helped lots of reality stars including Love Island hunk Chris Hughes. It was previously revealed that she had already landed a brand deal with Country Moos ahead of the show - a sock company dedicated to cow-designs. Harriet also features in July's edition of Country Life magazine. In the publication she is seen posing in a summer dress and knee-high cowgirl boots as she perches on a tractor tyre. Meet the cast of Clarkson's Farm Clarkson's Farm began streaming in 2021 and follows Jeremy Clarkson and his team managing Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds. Here's a 'who's who' of faces in the Clarkson's Farm cast. Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lisa Hogan: A former actress and Jeremy's partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop. Kaleb Cooper: A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He's later promoted to farm manager in series three. Gerald Cooper: Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm's "head of security". Of no relation to Kaleb. Charlie Ireland: Nicknamed "Cheerful Charlie", a professional land agent who advises Jeremy on land management. Harriet will be hoping to emulate Clarkson's Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper, currently on a leave of absence from the hit show. Accounts at Companies House reveal he has banked £2.4 million so far off the back of his starring role as Jeremy Clarkson 's sensible sidekick. Netting £1 million at Kaleb Cooper Productions, £1.4 million at Kaleb Cooper Construction, £76,000 at K Cooper Holdings and £28,000 at K Cooper Retail. Meanwhile, Jeremy recently clarified why Harriet was brought onto the farm as speculation mounted over Kaleb's future. He said: "What happened is this, he went away on his speaking tour, for a couple of months because he imagined that after four years, I'd be able to manage on my own. " I didn't - I made a complete mess of everything and had to bring in a young girl called Harriet. "Harriet is brilliant and looked after the fort until he got back. That is it - that's the story!" Fans are desperate to know if Harriet will remain on the farm when Kaleb returns and, so far, she's keeping coy, telling them: "Hmm we will have to see." 7 7 7 7 7
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Clarkson's Farm beauty Harriet Cowan set to rake in huge six figure sum as she sets up business to capitalise on TV fame
CLARKSON'S Farm beauty Harriet Cowan is set to rake in a huge six figure sum, as she sets up her own business to capitalise on her TV fame. The 24-year-old became an instant hit with viewers after she mucked in at Diddly Squat while Kaleb Cooper took some time away from the show. 5 5 5 Now, The Sun can exclusively reveal how Harriet is set for huge things in her future. Following her instant fame, she has set up a private company called Farmfluence, incorporated on July 1. Its nature of business is listed as "motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities" and Harriet is the sole director/shareholder. PR expert Lynn Carratt has speculated on just how she could earn in the future. Speaking to The Sun, she told us: 'Harriet has around 1.2 million followers across Instagram and TikTok. "If she is savvy she could rake in £500,000 in the next 12 months.' If that wasn't enough she has also signed to top talent agency Off Limits Entertainment, which has helped lots of reality stars including Love Island hunk Chris Hughes. It was previously revealed that she had already landed a brand deal with Country Moos ahead of the show - a sock company dedicated to cow-designs. Harriet has become very popular on Instagram, and has been teasing fans with snippets of her life away from Clarkson's Farm. Last month she sizzled in a bikini as she shared a sexy selfie on holiday, which no doubt boosted her follower count. Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on sexy new farmhand Harriet as he confirms 'replaced' Kaleb Cooper's future on show Harriet also features in July's edition of Country Life magazine. In the publication she is seen posing in a summer dress and knee-high cowgirl boots as she perches on a tractor tyre. Harriet will be hoping to emulate Clarkson's Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper, currently on a leave of absence from the hit show. Accounts at Companies House reveal he has banked £2.4 million so far off the back of his starring role as Jeremy Clarkson 's sensible sidekick. Netting £1 million at Kaleb Cooper Productions, £1.4 million at Kaleb Cooper Construction, £76,000 at K Cooper Holdings and £28,000 at K Cooper Retail. Meanwhile, Jeremy recently clarified why Harriet was brought onto the farm as speculation mounted over Kaleb's future. He said: "What happened is this, he went away on his speaking tour, for a couple of months because he imagined that after four years, I'd be able to manage on my own. " I didn't - I made a complete mess of everything and had to bring in a young girl called Harriet. "Harriet is brilliant and looked after the fort until he got back. "That is it - that's the story!" Fans are desperate to know if Harriet will remain on the farm when Kaleb returns and, so far, she's keeping coy, telling them: "Hmm we will have to see." 5
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Clarkson's Farm fans open-mouthed as Kaleb Cooper shares rare video of lookalike brother - and Jeremy Clarkson has BRUTAL response
Clarkson's Farm fans were left open-mouthed after Kaleb Cooper shared a rare video of his lookalike brother - and Jeremy Clarkson posted a brutal response. The farmer shot to fame on fame on the popular Amazon Prime show back in 2021. Since then he has become a huge fan favourite, accumulating 2.9m followers on Instagram - and he regularly updates followers with what he's up to. On Wednesday he celebrated his 27th birthday with a video of his brother pushing him on a tyre swing. Kaleb captioned the post: 'Here's to 27 years old! Thank you all for the birthday messages!' While many were shocked to see Kaleb's 'twin', his pal Jeremy brutally wrote: 'I'd worry about that rope.' Others couldn't believe how similar he looked to his sibling. 'Why is there two if you?' 'Hey is that your twin? Happy birthday' 'This is like a glitch in the Matrix. Why is the person pushing you also you?!' '2 Kalebs ?' 'Kaleb squared.' 'How are you pushing yourself on the swing?' 'Why is Kaleb pushing himself on the swing? My brain has malfunctioned!' Many took to the comments section to share their shock at how similar the siblings look - and Jeremy also left a brutal comment Back in May Kaleb revealed the truth about his absence in Clarkson's Farm series four and explained how 'brilliant' stand-in farmhand Harriet Cowan 'saved the day'. The TV star featured on This Morning over video and chatted with co-hosts Cat Deeley, 48, and Ben Shephard, 50. Season four of Clarkson's Farm hits our screens on May 23 and saw Kaleb disappear halfway through for a nationwide speaking tour. He was temporarily replaced by Harriet and Kaleb revealed she was 'brilliant' and even helped Jeremy 'trim his eyebrows'. The young farmer confirmed he was still very much a part of the show but Harriet 'saved the day' with her help while he was away. 'I'm still involved, there's lots of rumours going about that I've been replaced but I'm still here, Harriet stepped in as I jumped away on tour, I'm very grateful that Harriet came along and saved the day,' he said. Ben commented how Harriet had helped Jeremy to tidy his eyebrows and Kaleb quipped back: 'I know his hair's terrible but I don't really notice his eyebrows.' Kaleb added: 'He shouldn't be trusted alone on the farm, he's getting better but there are loads of things he still can't do.' The star reflected on the work he gets stuck in with at Diddly Squat. He said: 'Loading pigs is hard work, it was incredibly bad weather last year so the mud was unbelievable. They like to try things, they were biting my wellies.' 'Jeremy was very relaxed thinking he had done his job, he'd completely forgot about me,' Kaleb quipped.
