Reuben Owen, the young farmer who rose to fame on Our Yorkshire Farm, has marked a significant personal milestone with his girlfriend, Jess, during a festive television special.
A Festive Celebration for the Young Couple
The heartwarming moment unfolded on Tuesday evening during Reuben Owen: Christmas in the Dales on Channel 5. The 21-year-old and his partner revealed their plans to spend their first Christmas together as a couple, a landmark occasion following their one-year anniversary in October.
Reflecting on how quickly time has passed, Reuben remarked during the show: "This is our second Christmas together darling!" Jess replied in agreement, adding "Fast, yeah, I can't believe it!" The couple's journey into farming life together was also showcased, as they picked and reared a flock of turkey chicks for their festive celebrations, facing the classic farm challenge of rounding up escaped birds.
Barn Renovations and a Thank-You Party
Beyond the personal celebrations, the episode captured the relentless work ethic synonymous with the Owen family. In the lead-up to the holidays, Reuben, alongside his workmates Sonny and Capper and Jess's father David, undertook a major barn renovation project. The team worked under pressure to ensure the space was ready in time for a special yuletide party.
Reuben organised the festive gathering at Jess's family farm as a way to thank their wider network of family and friends for their support throughout the year's demanding workload. This blend of hard graft and community spirit has become a hallmark of Reuben's solo television ventures since the conclusion of Our Yorkshire Farm in 2022.
From Family Farm to Solo Success
Reuben first captured the public's heart as part of the beloved Owen clan on Our Yorkshire Farm, which documented life at Ravenseat Farm in the Yorkshire Dales with his parents, Amanda and Clive, and his eight siblings. Following his parents' separation and the show's end, he has successfully carved his own path with Reuben Owen: Life In the Dales.
The young couple's followers have enthusiastically supported their relationship. After Reuben shared a sweet Instagram post in October for their anniversary, writing "Officially one year of loving you," fans flooded the comments with congratulations. One supporter noted they were "made for one another," while another praised them as a "great fun, relaxed, and interesting" couple to watch on television.
Reuben Owen: Christmas in the Dales is available to watch on Channel 5.
