Our Yorkshire Farm’s Reuben Owen Faces ‘Really Bad’ Setback With Girlfriend Jess

Life in the Yorkshire Dales is rarely straightforward, and for Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen, it has just dealt another blow. The 19-year-old farmer and TV personality revealed that he and his girlfriend Jess recently faced what he described as a “really bad” problem on the farm — one that put their patience, teamwork, and resilience to the test.

Trouble on the Dales

On Tuesday’s episode of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, viewers watched as Reuben and Jess encountered a major setback. Though the couple didn’t shy away from tackling the problem head-on, the scale of the challenge caught even them off guard.

“This one was really bad,” Reuben admitted, visibly frustrated but determined. “You never quite know what’s around the corner with farming. You just have to deal with whatever comes your way.”

Jess, who has become a favorite among viewers for her cheerful personality and willingness to dive into rural life, stood firm alongside him. “It’s part of the job,” she said. “You can’t let these things beat you. We’ll figure it out.”

A Young Couple Under Pressure

Reuben and Jess’s romance has been a source of joy for fans since he confirmed earlier this year that she is “the one.” The pair have been dating for around eight months, with Reuben gushing about her “smiley character” and her ability to take everything in her stride.

But this latest challenge highlighted the pressures of balancing a relationship with the unpredictability of farm life. For many couples, a setback might mean a minor inconvenience; for Reuben and Jess, it meant long hours, physical exhaustion, and the possibility of losing progress on a critical part of their work.

Viewers React

Fans of the show took to social media as the episode aired, offering both sympathy and admiration.

“Felt so sorry for Reuben and Jess tonight,” one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “You could see how much it stressed them, but they kept going. That’s real Yorkshire grit.”

Another added: “Jess is amazing. Most people would give up, but she stood by Reuben. You can tell they’re in it together.”

The couple’s ability to support each other under pressure has only cemented their place in viewers’ hearts. Many praised them as role models for young people, proving that resilience and teamwork are the keys to overcoming obstacles.

Lessons From Farming Life

Farming has never been an easy profession, and setbacks are part of the lifestyle. From harsh weather to unpredictable machinery breakdowns, problems arise daily, and solutions are rarely straightforward. For Reuben, who has grown up in the Dales as one of Amanda and Clive Owen’s nine children, these challenges are nothing new.

Still, facing them with Jess by his side represents a new chapter. It’s not just about farming anymore — it’s about building a life together and learning how to navigate both love and labor.

“Farming teaches you resilience,” Reuben reflected. “Things go wrong all the time. But you keep moving forward.”

No to Celebrity Fame

The farm setback also underscores Reuben’s determination to live authentically. Earlier this month, he revealed he has no interest in joining high-profile reality shows like Celebrity Big Brother.

“This is what I know,” he said of farming and filming his Channel 5 series. “I don’t actually like watching myself on TV either. I think my voice sounds weird.”

His focus, instead, remains firmly on the Dales — and now on his relationship with Jess. For viewers, that groundedness is what makes him relatable: a young man staying true to his roots, even as fame beckons.

What’s Next for Reuben and Jess

While the setback was “really bad,” both Reuben and Jess insisted they wouldn’t let it define them. The couple pressed on, working late into the evening to find solutions and refusing to give in to frustration.

“It’s not about avoiding problems,” Jess said. “It’s about how you deal with them.”

That resilience has become a hallmark of the couple’s appeal. They may be young, but they’re proving themselves capable of handling whatever the Dales throws their way — together.

Final Word

For Reuben Owen, setbacks are nothing new. But this one, faced alongside Jess, reminded viewers that farming is as much about character as it is about crops and machinery.

Yes, the problem was “really bad.” But with Jess’s smile, Reuben’s determination, and their shared resilience, it became another lesson in life on the land — a lesson in teamwork, grit, and love.

As Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales continues to air every Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 5, fans will no doubt tune in to see not just the farming challenges, but also how Reuben and Jess continue to grow, together, through every storm the Yorkshire countryside brings.