“TWO YEARS OF LOVE — AND A DREAM OF THEIR OWN FARM”: REUBEN OWEN AND JESS ELLWOOD CELEBRATE A SPECIAL MILESTONE
“TWO YEARS OF LOVE — AND A DREAM OF THEIR OWN FARM”: REUBEN OWEN AND JESS ELLWOOD CELEBRATE A SPECIAL MILESTONE
The Life in the Dales star has shared a heartfelt anniversary message to his girlfriend, Jessica Ellwood, as fans celebrate their romance, their shared love of farming and their hopes for a future together.
Two years of love, laughter and countryside adventures have given Reuben Owen and Jess Ellwood plenty to celebrate.
The young farmer, who became familiar to viewers through Our Yorkshire Farm before starring in his own Channel 5 series, Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, marked the couple’s second anniversary with a loving message on social media.
“2 Year together so many amazing memories. Love you so much @jessica.ellwood1,” Reuben wrote, prompting fans to send congratulations and warm wishes to the couple.
Jess also marked the occasion, sharing her own anniversary message. Their posts offered followers another glimpse into a relationship that has grown around their shared passion for rural life.
A chance meeting that became a love story
Reuben and Jess first met at a Young Farmers’ convention in October 2024. Both grew up surrounded by farming, animals and the demands of working life in the countryside, giving them plenty in common from the beginning.
Jess has previously explained that the pair clicked because they understood each other’s backgrounds.
“Ever since we first met, we just clicked,” she said, reflecting on their shared connection to farming.
Their romance soon became a favourite talking point among viewers who enjoy seeing the personal side of the Owen family’s rural adventures. <
The first date he will never forget
Their early romance also came with a memorable little mishap.
Reuben once revealed that he had been nervous about asking Jess out. When he finally took the plunge, the date did not go entirely to plan: he had lost his wallet, leaving Jess to pay for his dinner.
Recalling the story in an interview with OK!, Reuben laughed about the awkward moment.
It was hardly the grand romantic gesture anyone might plan, but it became a charming anecdote from the beginning of their relationship—and one that fans have enjoyed hearing about.
Two farmers, one shared dream
For Reuben and Jess, a future together is about more than anniversaries and romantic messages. Both have ambitions rooted in the countryside.
Reuben runs his own machinery and groundwork business, while Jess works alongside her family at Brough Castle Farm in Cumbria, where sheep and cattle are part of everyday life.
The couple have spoken about wanting a place of their own that would accommodate both of their passions: space for Reuben’s diggers and room for Jess’s sheep and cows.
As Reuben previously explained, the ideal would be to find a farm where they could build their future while continuing to do the work they love.
Fans celebrate the couple’s next chapter
Their anniversary update has prompted an affectionate response from fans, many of whom have followed Reuben since his early appearances on Our Yorkshire Farm.
Viewers have watched him grow from one of Amanda and Clive Owen’s children into a young businessman building his own career. His relationship with Jess has become another part of that journey, particularly through Life in the Dales.
For fans, the appeal is simple: two people who understand each other’s world, share similar ambitions and appear happy building a life around the countryside they love.
A future built on love and muddy boots
After two years together, Reuben and Jess are celebrating the memories they have already made while looking ahead to what comes next.
Their dream of a farm that gives them space for both machinery and livestock may take time to realise, but it reflects the life they want to build together—one shaped by hard work, family and a shared love of rural living.
For now, their anniversary is a reminder that sometimes the strongest relationships begin with a chance meeting, a little courage and an unforgettable first date.
Happy anniversary to Reuben and Jess! May the next chapter bring them even more wonderful memories—and perhaps one step closer to the farm of their dreams.
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