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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen claims girlfriend is 'the one' after just eight months of dating - and has already got both of his parents' seal of approval
Loved-up Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen has revealed his girlfriend, Jessica Ellwood, is 'the one' after dating for eight months. Reuben – who recently returned to 5 with a second series of his solo programme, Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales – also admitted both his famous parents have given their seal of approval. Asked whether he thought Jess was 'the one' and if they have a future together, Reuben told Mail Online: 'Yeah definitely. It was a no brainer when I met Jess. 'We have been together for around eight months now. She is brilliant, a really smiley character and we get on well. 'Right from the moment I met her, she was so happy. Jess is great, she takes everything in her stride.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Reuben – who recently returned to 5 with a second series of his solo programme, Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales – also admitted both his famous parents have given their seal of approval Reuben is the second eldest of nine. Would he and Jess like to both have a big family one day? 'I don't know if I want as many!' he replied. 'I think I would lose them!' He added both his parents, Amanda and Clive Owen, who announced they were splitting up in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, think Jess is great. 'Everyone gets along,' Reuben explained. 'Everything is great. They get on with her and we all get on.' He then joked they have not come to either him or Jess, however, for dating advice following their amicable break-up. 'No, they don't need that!' he stressed before adding: 'They split up but that's life. They still get on great and it works. I don't mind what they do as long as they are both happy.' Reuben's solo series following the trials and tribulations of running his own digger business has proved a big hit for 5 and the second series is airing every Tuesday at 8pm. He said: 'It has been really fun to film and I feel so lucky to have got a second series. Everyone has been so supportive.' As for whether he would ever go on another reality show like Celebrity Big Brother and it's a big 'no'. 'No, this is what I know,' he insisted. 'I don't actually like watching myself on TV either.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen admits 'things aren't going to plan' as property is 'wrecked' and exasperated co-star 'reaches for his P45 to QUIT' in car crash scenes
Our Yorkshire Farm 's Amanda Owen admitted 'things aren't going to plan' after a farm was 'wrecked' and an exasperated star of her son Reuben's show 'reached for his P45 to quit'. The second series of Reuben's show Reuben Owen: Life In The Dales, about his attempt to grow a machinery business with friends, is currently airing on Channel 5. It is a spin-off from Our Yorkshire Farm, the beloved reality show that introduced us to the Owen family and followed their life on their farm in the Yorkshire Dales from 2018 to 2022. And it comes hot on the heels of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids, after parents Amanda and Clive split in 2022, and subsequently attempt to renovate a nearby farmhouse while co-parenting their nine children. However their second eldest child, 21-year-old Reuben, hit a major roadblock on last night's episode of his own programme. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The instalment followed Reuben and his gang as they filled in some potholes on a private road to Amanda and Clive's Ravenseat Farm in the Swaledale valley of Yorkshire. Reuben said: 'It's quite nice to be doing jobs for your family. You tend to put your own jobs off and I have been putting this job off for ages. 'But mum has finally given me enough stick that today, we are going to tackle it.' The crew started the work, using Reuben's brand-new, 26-tonne loading shovel, which his farmhand pal Capper took for a spin on some grassy ground. But trouble soon started when Capper got the equipment stuck in the mud. 'It's just bad, isn't it?', Reuben said, as his friend explained how the error happened: 'I do apologise Reuben. So, yeah, I parked it there [on the grass], thinking [the ground] was hard. 'It looked hard. But then it sunk and got more stuck and more stuck and more stuck. I'm just going to fill in my P45 now, while I'm on it. Today is not my day.' As Capper anxiously rubbed his face, the gang tried to come up with ideas as to how to resolve it. Reuben said sharply: 'What did I say before you parked it there?' His friend replied: 'Not on the grass. I'm a k***head. Employee of the month it is. I don't know whether to laugh or cry or both.' As his crew looked on in apprehension, Reuben tried to get the machinery unstuck - but to no avail. To make matters worse, Amanda soon arrived, with her other two sons Miles and Sid - so there was no concealing the stuck machine and churned-up ground. 'Does this alter the timeframe for me getting my road mended?', she joked. She continued: 'Well, I've just come down to see how Reuben is coming on with mending my road but he seems to have not mended the road and he also seems to be wrecking the field. 'And even better, it's not my field, it's my next door neighbour's, so it looks like things aren't going to plan and actually looks like a bit of a disaster at the moment. 'Look at Reuben's little face - even he is completely stumped as to what to do.' His co-worker Sonny agreed: 'I've never seen Reuben so disappointed. He's a bit upset but we'll get it out.' Leaping into action, Reuben soon came up with a plan to resolve the issue - while Capper headed down to talk to the neighbours. Soon able to make jokes about it, Reuben laughed: 'You know when you just feel like you shouldn't have got out of bed this morning?' Amanda replied: 'I'll tell you something - your dad's going to kill you.' But things started looking up when Reuben decided to use a two-tonne, 60-year-old tractor, known as the Major, to dislodge the machinery. Though the strain on the tractor was visible, the shovel soon started to come unstuck. Pleasantly surprised, Amanda said: 'I'm impressed. I didn't think it'd do that. 'I'm proud of them. And to be quite honest with you, Reuben does seem to enjoy a bit of a challenge. 'He likes problem solving and anything that involves him getting the old tractor out and making bad things go good.' She finished: 'I'm not thrilled about it and it looks like I'm going to have to wait a little bit longer to get my road mended but good old Reuben.' And later in the episode, Reuben, Capper and Sonny brought things back from the brink, enlisting Sid, Miles and Reuben's dad Clive to finally get the tarmac down. It comes after Reuben faced controversy last month over a 'disgusting and disturbing' video of him shared online by his mother Amanda. Earlier this month, the 50-year-old shepherdess took to Instagram to share a clip of Reuben, 21, helping her out on the farm. In the clip, mum-of-nine Amanda can be heard saying: 'Well, this is what you've been getting up to in lambing fields,' while Reuben is laying across an ewe and lamb. He then picks up the ewe by the horns and she tells her son: 'You did great there! And you got the lamb at the same time.' Amanda captioned the post: 'Caught ewe. Reuben downs tools and springs into action. '*Everyone lends a hand, there is no one exempt from lambing time tasks*.' But many fans were confused by the post and did not like seeing Reuben handle the ewe as they did not know what he was actually doing. Some took to leaving comments including, 'Why are you treating the ewe like that? Absolutely disgusting and I'm disappointed as I thought you were better than that.' Or, 'I didn't like how you held the sheep! Absolutely disturbing! Animals are treated with respect and not like trash!' In an interview with The Telegraph, Reuben responded to the online furore and said: 'I don't have the time or the inclination to scroll through social media.' The young farmer added: 'If you do ever see me on my phone, I'll be searching for machinery sales.' Some did jump to the 21-year-old's defence however and penned: 'Please ignore comments from any animal activist… if we all listened to them nothing would ever get done and we'd all be starving by now . Carry on farming.' Another said: 'Kindness is a gift, if you cannot say anything nice please say nothing at all.'
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen says 'time to finally explain myself' as she sets record straight on 'disgusting and disturbing' video that sparked fan backlash
Amanda Owen has set the record straight after 'disgusting and disturbing' video of her son Reuben sparked fan backlash on social media. At the start of May, the shepherdess, 50, shared a clip of her son Reuben, 21, laying on an ewe and lamb while helping her out on Ravenseat Farm in Swaledale, Yorkshire. The video received a number of negative comments in the comments section and Amanda has decided to speak out about the matter. Sharing a video of her milking an ewe, alongside some other snaps from lambing season, Amanda said: 'Here we go!!!! More disgusting and disturbing behaviour just for ewe. '*Obviously we haven't learnt anything, even after being slammed for the ill treatment of these woolly commodities* Time to finally explain myself. 'Amazingly enough it's been a busy couple of months, the physical birth element of lambing time is just a part of the picture.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Our Yorkshire Farm star explained that after giving birth the animals can experience some issues. She continued: 'Post natal care is of utmost importance and consequently feeding issues can sometimes require a sheep to be caught in order to treat the issue. 'They are not particularly good patients but we treat them with care, compassion and as infrequently as possible. 'So far, after a lifetime of shepherding I have never had one willingly saunter over and request help with labour, breast feeding or any other minor ailment. 'Maybe it would be a lot easier to take care of them and handle them if they were all crammed into an industrial shed, not free to exercise and graze the meadows, moors & pastures????? 'But I reckon that we all know that being outside, free to wander and live naturally is a far better way for them. 'Incidentally the person most likely to be injured in the whole process of catching and restraining a sheep is me or even one of the sheepdogs.' Many rushed to the comments section to share their support. One said: 'U r amazing.' 'Great job Amanda and your passing all your knowledge and skills onto your children xxx.' 'Well said Amanda. Personally I wouldn't bother trying to explain yourself. These people obviously lack intelligence and can't begin to understand the bigger picture of what's required to keep a herd of sheep healthy and safe. They do say ignorance is bliss so they must live a very blissful life! Keep up the good work and completely side line these sad people with nothing better to do with their time but look for trouble. Love your programme Amanda..' 'You shouldn't have to explain anything.' 'Well said Amanda. I grew up on a sheep farm in the Peak District so do understand. It's when you get people commenting who haven't a clue, best to stay quiet if you have no experience.' It comes after last week Reuben defiantly hit back at critics after being slammed for the same video. In the clip, mum-of-nine Amanda can be heard saying: 'Well this is what you've been getting up to in lambing fields,' while Reuben is laying across an ewe and lamb. He then picks up the ewe by the horns and she tells her son: 'You did great there! And you got the lamb at the same time.' Amanda captioned the post: 'Caught ewe. Reuben downs tools and springs into action. '*Everyone lends a hand, there is no one exempt from lambing time tasks*.' Many rushed to the comments section to share their love with the shepherdess - and told her she shouldn't have to explain However, many fans were confused by the post and didn't like seeing Reuben handle the ewe as they didn't know what he was actually doing. Some took to leaving comments including, 'Why are you treating the ewe like that? Absolutely disgusting and I'm disappointed as I thought you were better than that.' Or, 'I didn't like how you held the sheep! Absolutely disturbing! Animals are treated with respect and not like trash!' In an interview with The Telegraph, Reuben responded to the online furore and said: 'I don't have the time or the inclination to scroll through social media.' The young farmer added: 'If you do ever see me on my phone, I'll be searching for machinery sales.' Some did jump to the 21-year-old's defence however and penned: 'Please ignore comments from any animal activist… if we all listened to them nothing would ever get done and we'd all be starving by now . Carry on farming.' Another said: 'Kindness is a gift, if you cannot say anything nice please say nothing at all.' Our Farm Next Door, which premiered last year on More4, follows Amanda and ex-husband Clive, 69, renovating an abandoned farmhouse alongside their kids Raven, 23, Reuben, 21, Miles, 18, Edith, 16, Violet, 14, Sidney, 13, Annas, 11, Clemmy, nine, and Nancy, eight. Earlier this month Amanda said she is 'suffering sleepless nights' after facing 'daunting and difficult decisions' in the show. The roof of the derelict property had no slates on it at all, leaving the Owen family starting from scratch to make sure it was warm and dry. Their builder Richard needed Amanda to decide which slates she wanted, asking, '15 or 16 inch wide?' - and pointing to one , saying: 'What we are thinking is this but we need a decision.' She appeared completely overwhelmed by indecision, replying: 'Oh no, is it up to me?' Explaining her decision-making paralysis, she said: 'Trying to get everything all joined up is so difficult. I never realised there was so much planning going into this. 'Richard is brilliant but Richard still has questions that need answering and it's trying to keep everyone happy. 'It's still quite daunting and it still gives me quite a few sleepless nights.' The builder admitted it was 'quite hard' to put the 'big, heavy slates' on the precarious farmhouse, known as Anty John's and near the Owen family's Ravenseat Farm. Amanda and Owen split in 2022 after 22 years of marriage.
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
What time is Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales on TV? 5 schedule
Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales is back on 5 - and this is how you can watch it 😍 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben is back with his own show. The second series of the spin-off is set to begin on 5. But how can you watch it? Reuben Owen will be back with a brand new season of his very own show. The Our Yorkshire Farm star is returning with his spin-off on Channel 5 this evening. The broadcaster has confirmed the start time for the latest episode. It will follow his continued journey to build his heavy plant machinery business in the Dales. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But how can you watch the show? Here's all you need to know: What time is Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales on TV? Reuben Owen sits on his vintage tractor. (Pic credit: Channel 5) | Channel 5 The second season of the show is set to begin tonight (May 20). Viewers will want to make sure they don't get caught out by the TV schedule and risk missing it. Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales is due to start at 8pm this evening, it has been confirmed. The episode will last for approximately an hour, including ad-breaks, and will finish at around 9pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How to watch Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales? The show has a home on 5 (the new name for Channel 5) and it will be broadcast live on it tonight. Simply find the channel on your TV guide and switch over before 8pm. If you can't watch the episode live, it will be available on catch up on 5's on demand service. The app can be downloaded on phones, tablets and smart TVs. What to expect from Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales? The preview for the first episode of the series, via Radio Times , reads: 'The Our Yorkshire Farm star continues to build his heavy plant machinery business in the Yorkshire Dales. As summer arrives in the Dales, Reuben prepares land around a stone barn in neighbouring Cumbria, so homeowner John can start major renovation works. 'At a farmer's quarry, Reuben attempts to crush 10,000 tons of stone and building waste, so the spoil can be used to make tracks around the farm.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen defiantly hits back at critics after being slammed for 'disgusting and disturbing' video shared by mum Amanda
Our Yorkshire Farm 's Reuben Owen has defiantly hit back at critics after being slammed for 'disgusting and disturbing' video shared by his mother, Amanda. Earlier this month, the 50-year-old shepherdess, who is best known for starring in the Channel 4 show, took to her Instagram page to share a clip of her son Reuben, 21, helping her out on the Ravenseat Farm in Swaledale, Yorkshire. In the clip, mum-of-nine Amanda can be heard saying: 'Well this is what you've been getting up to in lambing fields,' while Reuben is laying across an ewe and lamb. He then picks up the ewe by the horns and she tells her son: 'You did great there! And you got the lamb at the same time.' Amanda captioned the post: 'Caught ewe. Reuben downs tools and springs into action. '*Everyone lends a hand, there is no one exempt from lambing time tasks*.' However, many fans were confused by the post and didn't like seeing Reuben handle the ewe as they didn't know what he was actually doing. Some took to leaving comments including, 'Why are you treating the ewe like that? Absolutely disgusting and I'm disappointed as I thought you were better than that.' Or, 'I didn't like how you held the sheep! Absolutely disturbing! Animals are treated with respect and not like trash!' In an interview with The Telegraph, Reuben responded to the online furore and said: 'I don't have the time or the inclination to scroll through social media.' The young farmer added: 'If you do ever see me on my phone, I'll be searching for machinery sales.' Some did jump to the 21-year-old's defence however and penned: 'Please ignore comments from any animal activist… if we all listened to them nothing would ever get done and we'd all be starving by now . Carry on farming.' Another said: 'Kindness is a gift, if you cannot say anything nice please say nothing at all.' Our Farm Next Door, which premiered last year on More4, follows Amanda and ex-husband Clive, 69, renovating an abandoned farmhouse alongside their kids Raven, 23, Reuben, 21, Miles, 18, Edith, 16, Violet, 14, Sidney, 13, Annas, 11, Clemmy, nine, and Nancy, eight. Earlier this month Amanda said she is 'suffering sleepless nights' after facing 'daunting and difficult decisions' in the show. The roof of the derelict property had no slates on it at all, leaving the Owen family starting from scratch to make sure it was warm and dry. Their builder Richard needed Amanda to decide which slates she wanted, asking, '15 or 16 inch wide?' - and pointing to one , saying: 'What we are thinking is this but we need a decision.' She appeared completely overwhelmed by indecision, replying: 'Oh no, is it up to me?' Explaining her decision-making paralysis, she said: 'Trying to get everything all joined up is so difficult. I never realised there was so much planning going into this. 'Richard is brilliant but Richard still has questions that need answering and it's trying to keep everyone happy. 'It's still quite daunting and it still gives me quite a few sleepless nights.' The builder admitted it was 'quite hard' to put the 'big, heavy slates' on the precarious farmhouse, known as Anty John's and near the Owen family's Ravenseat Farm. Amanda and Owen split in 2022 after 22 years of marriage.
