Reuben Owen, the beloved Yorkshire farmer from the hit series Our Yorkshire Farm, celebrated a memorable milestone with his girlfriend Jess during the festive special of his spin-off show, Reuben Owen: Christmas in the Dales, which aired Tuesday evening.
At just 21, Reuben has captured hearts across the UK with his genuine charm and farming life at Ravenseat Farm in the Yorkshire Dales. The youngest son of Amanda and Clive Owen, Reuben has eight siblings and grew up amid the rustic beauty documented in Our Yorkshire Farm, which concluded in 2022 following his parents’ separation.
Now starring in his own Channel 5 show, Reuben Owen: Life In the Dales, Reuben shared the joyous news that he and Jess will be spending their first Christmas together, a significant step after celebrating their one-year anniversary in October.
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In a heartfelt gesture, Reuben hosted a Christmas party at Jess’ family farm to thank their loved ones for a year of unwavering support. However, the festivities were preceded by a challenging barn renovation project involving Reuben, Jess, and their friends, Sonny and Capper, alongside Jess’ father David. Their goal: to prepare the space just in time for the holiday celebration.
Adding to the special occasion, the couple raised a flock of turkey chicks to feature in their inaugural Christmas as a couple. True to the show’s down-to-earth charm, the birds made a dramatic escape, prompting an amusing joint effort to bring them safely back.
In the festive episode, the couple reflected fondly on their relationship. Reuben remarked, “This is our second Christmas together, darling!” to which Jess replied with a smile, “Yeah, it will be, won’t it!” They agreed that time had flown by, highlighting the strength of their bond.
When asked about her Christmas wishes, Jess modestly admitted she didn’t have many, but Reuben playfully expressed a desire for “articulated wrap” and cheekily hinted at wanting another digger.
Reuben had earlier celebrated their anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post: “Officially one year of loving you @jessica.ellwood1. Love you so much #lovemygirlfriend #sobeautiful,” accompanied by heart emojis. Jess responded warmly, “We have made so many amazing memories together, I love you so much xxx.”
Fans and viewers flooded social media with congratulatory messages, praising the couple’s genuine chemistry and wishing them happiness. Comments ranged from admiration of their love to requests for more screen time together.
Reuben Owen: Christmas in the Dales continues to charm audiences, offering an intimate glimpse into farm life and young love in the scenic Yorkshire Dales. The special is available now on Channel 5.