TWO YEARS OF LOVE — REUBEN OWEN AND JESS ELLWOOD SHARE THEIR DREAM OF A FARM TO CALL THEIR OWN

The Life in the Dales star has celebrated two years with his girlfriend, sharing a heartfelt message that delighted fans. From an unforgettable first date to dreams of a future surrounded by animals and machinery, the couple’s love story is rooted in the countryside they both adore.

Two years of love, laughter and countryside adventures — and Reuben Owen and Jess Ellwood have plenty to celebrate.

The young farmer, known to viewers from Our Yorkshire Farm and his own Channel 5 series, Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, marked the special anniversary with a loving message to Jess on social media.

“2 Year together so many amazing memories. Love you so much @jessica.ellwood1,” Reuben wrote.

Jess also marked the occasion, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from fans who have followed their relationship and enjoyed seeing their life together unfold.

But behind the anniversary messages is a story that began with a chance meeting, an awkward first date and a shared understanding of what it means to grow up in the farming world.

A CHANCE MEETING THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Reuben and Jess first met at a Young Farmers’ convention in October 2024.

Both came from farming backgrounds, so they already understood the demands of rural life — the early mornings, long working days, unpredictable schedules and constant responsibilities that come with caring for animals and managing farm work.

Jess has previously explained that the pair connected quickly because they shared similar backgrounds.

“Ever since we first met, we just clicked,” she said, reflecting on their connection.

For Reuben, who grew up in the Yorkshire Dales, meeting someone who understood his lifestyle helped lay the foundations for a relationship that has since become an important part of his life.

Their romance also gave viewers a new glimpse into the personal side of the young farmer, whose television appearances often focus on machinery, practical projects and the challenges of working in the countryside.

THE FIRST DATE HE WILL NEVER FORGET

Every couple has a story about how their relationship began, but Reuben and Jess have one particularly memorable detail.

Reuben previously revealed that it took him a while to find the courage to ask Jess out. When he finally did, their first date did not go entirely to plan.

He had lost his wallet — which meant Jess ended up paying for his dinner!

It may not have been the smoothest start to a romantic evening, but the incident became a funny memory from the early days of their relationship.

Sometimes, it is the unexpected moments that become the stories couples remember for years. In Reuben and Jess’s case, a missing wallet became part of a love story that has now reached its second anniversary.

 ONE DREAM — WITH ROOM FOR DIGGERS, SHEEP AND COWS

For Reuben and Jess, their future together is about more than romantic messages and anniversary celebrations.

They share a vision of building a life in the countryside, with a home that gives them room to continue doing the work they love.

Reuben runs his own machinery and groundwork business and has a well-known passion for diggers and heavy equipment. Jess, meanwhile, works alongside her family at Brough Castle Farm in Cumbria, where sheep and cattle are part of everyday life.

Their dream is to find a property that can accommodate both of their passions: enough space for Reuben’s machinery, alongside fields and facilities for Jess’s livestock.

It is a practical ambition, but also a deeply personal one. Rather than leaving their rural roots behind, they hope to build a home around the lifestyle that brought them together in the first place.

The right property would give them the opportunity to work, care for animals and create a future on their own terms.

 THEY HAVE ALREADY TAKEN A STEP TOWARDS THEIR FUTURE

The couple have already moved their relationship forward by living together at Jess’s family farm.

That arrangement allows them to spend more time together while continuing to manage their individual commitments in the farming world.

Their shared background means they understand the realities of rural life. Work can begin early, days can be long, and caring for livestock does not always fit neatly around personal plans.

For Reuben and Jess, those responsibilities are part of the life they enjoy rather than something they want to escape.

Their plans for a farm of their own remain a longer-term ambition, but the fact that they share the same vision gives them something meaningful to work towards.

 FROM OUR YORKSHIRE FARM TO LIFE IN THE DALES

Many viewers first became familiar with Reuben through Our Yorkshire Farm, which followed the lives of the Owen family in the Yorkshire Dales.

Since then, he has continued developing his machinery and groundwork business and has appeared in Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, which gives audiences a closer look at his work, family life and countryside adventures.

Jess has also become a familiar presence in the series, appearing alongside Reuben as they take on practical jobs and navigate the demands of rural living.

Their relationship has offered fans a different perspective on Reuben’s life — one that goes beyond machinery and farming projects to show the person building a future away from the camera.

For long-time viewers, seeing him celebrate this milestone is another chapter in the journey they have followed over the years.

💬 FANS FLOOD THE COUPLE WITH CONGRATULATIONS

Reuben’s anniversary message quickly attracted warm wishes from supporters, with fans celebrating the couple’s two years together and hoping they have many more happy milestones ahead.

Their relationship has resonated with viewers because it feels grounded in everyday life: a chance meeting, a memorable first date, shared interests and a dream they hope to achieve together.

There are no elaborate gestures needed to explain their connection. Much of their story revolves around the countryside, the work they enjoy and the small moments that have brought them closer.

For fans, their anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate not only how far the couple have come, but also the future they are working towards.

 TWO YEARS DOWN — AND A DREAM STILL GROWING

As Reuben Owen and Jess Ellwood celebrate two years together, their story continues to develop around the countryside they both love.

They have built memories, taken the step of living together and begun imagining what a home of their own might look like.

Finding the right farm may take time, but their vision is clear: a place where Reuben can keep his diggers and machinery, Jess can care for her sheep and cows, and both can continue living the life that brought them together.

For now, they are celebrating two years of shared memories — and looking forward to whatever comes next.

Happy anniversary to Reuben and Jess! ❤️ Here’s to more countryside adventures, more laughter, and perhaps one day, the farm they can truly call their own.