Inside Reuben Owen’s Life: The Star of Our Yorkshire Farm
Reuben Owen has become a household name thanks to his role on the popular Channel 5 show Our Yorkshire Farm. According to Devon Live, since its debut seven years ago, the show has seen Reuben mature from a young teenager into a young man.
The 21-year-old has been busy since viewers first saw him assisting his parents, Amanda and Clive Owen, at Ravenseat Farm in Swaledale, even launching his own enterprise. His recent ventures are showcased on the Channel 5 programme, Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales. During the show, people watch Reuben further his Groundwork company with support from mates and his family.
With series two now airing, we delve into the life of the Yorkshire lad beyond the beloved series. As Devon Live reports, Reuben has introduced fans to his girlfriend Jessica, who shares his agricultural roots. The couple met at a Young Farmers’ event and have been inseparable since. Reuben admits that Jessica isn’t fazed by the cameras, describing her as ‘happy and chilled out’.
A social media post featuring the couple together shows Reuben is head over heels for Jessica. He captioned the snap: "She’s so beautiful. It’s not just my life that’s been brightened up since I met Jess, my camera roll is no longer just pictures of diggers and stones. #beutifullgirlfriend #loveyousomuch." Jessica responded with: "Aww this is so sweet darling, I love you so much! You are my world xxxx"
Reuben frequently posts photos of Jess, capturing their farm life and getaways. Despite Reuben being a familiar face on television since his teenage years, the now 21-year-old has no interest in a future in showbiz. Declaring his disinterest in social media, the Channel 5 personality admitted: "If you do ever see me on my phone, I’ll be searching for machinery sales."
"I don’t want a career on television. I want to be known as the guy who digs big holes. My current ambition is to buy a 50-ton excavator. Now, that really would be the realisation of a dream," he said, as quoted by Devon Live.
Reuben also disclosed that his most cherished moment to date was not related to his time on screen, but when he saw his name emblazoned on his own digger for the first time.
Our Yorkshire Farm viewers initially met Reuben back in 2018, where he appeared with his family, including parents Amanda and Clive Owen and his eight siblings. Subsequently, after 22 years of marriage, his parents decided to separate. Previously, Clive had been candid about his challenges with Amanda’s popularity due to the programme.
While the couple appears to maintain a cordial relationship, co-managing the farm and joining together for Our Farm Next Door, Reuben expressed his perspective on their divorce to The Telegraph. He elaborated: "I know how it went, and it was all very amicable. They grew apart and split up, but they are still brilliant parents, whether they’re together or not."
"Every now and again, there will be a headline about some little thing that has been blown up out of all proportion. But you can’t be on telly and then expect people not to be interested in what you’re doing off-screen," Reuben added, as reported by Devon Live.
Our Farm Next Door is available to watch on More4.
