Amanda Owen, the beloved Yorkshire Shepherdess from the hit Channel 5 series Our Yorkshire Farm, has made headlines once again with a surprising announcement: she and her husband, Clive Owen, have reconciled after a tumultuous separation. The couple, who parted ways in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, have rekindled their relationship, offering hope to fans who adored their rustic family life on Ravenseat Farm.
However, in a candid interview conducted at 09:45 PM +07 on Friday, June 13, 2025, Amanda chose to revisit the painful episode that nearly destroyed their union, publicly naming 23-year-old Sarah Mitchell as the woman she claims was involved with Clive. With raw honesty, she stated, “I caught Clive with this young woman…,” shedding light on the infidelity that led to their initial split.
The Owen saga began to unravel publicly in 2022 when the couple announced their separation, citing “pressures and stresses” without elaboration. Their story, chronicled in Our Yorkshire Farm since 2018, had showcased their life raising nine children—Raven, Reuben, Miles, Edith, Violet, Sidney, Annas, Clemmie, and Nancy—amid the rugged Yorkshire Dales. The show’s success brought fame, but it also strained their marriage. Amanda’s latest revelation traces the breaking point to late 2021, when she returned unexpectedly from a book signing. “I walked into the barn and saw them together,” she recalled. “She was this young girl, barely 23, and it felt like my world collapsed.”
Sarah Mitchell, a local farmhand hired to assist during lambing season, was identified by Amanda as the other party. At the time, Sarah’s youthful enthusiasm had been a welcome addition to the farm, but Amanda now describes her as an unwitting participant in the affair. “She was naive, charmed by Clive’s experience,” Amanda said, suggesting that Clive, now 69, may have been flattered by the attention amid his struggles with their shifting dynamic. Clive, who met Amanda in 1995 when she was 21 and he was 42, has remained largely silent on the specifics but previously admitted on ITV’s Lorraine in 2023 to mishandling fame, confessing, “I made a right mess of things.”
The reconciliation, confirmed this week, came after months of separate living arrangements and therapy. Amanda explained that the decision to reunite was driven by their shared history and commitment to their children. “We’ve worked through the pain,” she said. “Clive showed genuine remorse, and we both realized the family needed us together.” The couple has since moved back into Ravenseat Farm, with plans to continue their joint venture, including the ongoing renovation of the neighboring Anty John’s farmhouse, featured in their More4 series Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids, which debuted in October 2024.
The naming of Sarah Mitchell has stirred controversy. Some fans applaud Amanda’s transparency, viewing it as a way to reclaim her narrative, while others question the timing, given the reconciliation. Sarah, who left the farm shortly after the incident and now resides in a nearby town, has declined to comment, with friends describing her as “devastated” by the public exposure. Amanda insists her intent was not to vilify Sarah but to acknowledge the truth. “It’s part of our story now,” she added.
The reunion has also shifted focus to Amanda’s rumored friendship with Robert Davies, a 72-year-old businessman who supported her during the separation. Amanda has consistently denied any romantic involvement, stating, “Rob was a friend when I needed one, nothing more.” Clive’s acceptance of this friendship has been cited as a sign of their renewed trust. The couple’s children, particularly eldest son Reuben, 20, have embraced the reconciliation, with Reuben taking on a larger role in the family business, as seen in the spin-off Beyond The Yorkshire Farm.
As of tonight, June 13, 2025, the Owen family is navigating this new chapter with cautious optimism. Our Farm Next Door continues to air, offering viewers a glimpse into their efforts to rebuild both their home and their relationship. Amanda’s decision to name Sarah publicly, even after reuniting with Clive, underscores her determination to confront the past head-on. The story of their near-collapse and recovery resonates beyond the screen, highlighting themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the complexities of love in the public eye. Whether this second chance will endure remains an open question, but for now, the Yorkshire Shepherdess and her husband are writing a new page in their shared legacy.