Amanda Owen Breaks Silence on Her “Far Healthier” Relationship with Ex Clive After Split — “We’re Still a Family”

YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND —
Three years after one of British television’s most talked-about splits, Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has revealed that her relationship with ex-husband Clive Owen is now “far healthier” — and fans are calling her honesty “refreshing and real.”

Appearing on Loose Women on Wednesday, October 29, Amanda opened up about how life on Ravenseat Farm has changed since the couple’s 2022 separation — and why, despite everything, the pair remain committed to their shared life, work, and nine children.

“We’re Friends — But It’s Different Now”

When asked about her current relationship with Clive, Amanda didn’t hesitate to answer — candid, measured, and with her trademark Yorkshire plain-speaking.

“We are friends,” she told the panel. “Honestly, we aren’t skipping around hand in hand — because if we were, we wouldn’t be separated. But it’s created that space between us that I think is actually a far healthier and better dynamic. It’s taken the pressure off a little bit.”

The admission drew nods from the Loose Women hosts, who praised Amanda for her honesty in discussing the complexities of post-marriage life.

For many viewers, it was the first time Amanda had spoken so openly about how she and Clive had found balance after their 22-year marriage ended.

A New Chapter at Ravenseat

The former couple’s split in 2022 came as a shock to fans who had followed their story on Our Yorkshire Farm, the Channel 5 series that captured the rugged beauty of their lives in the Dales — and the chaos of raising nine children amid snowstorms, sheep, and the occasional broken tractor.

But rather than walk away, Amanda and Clive have continued to live and work side by side on their sprawling Ravenseat Farm. Together, they now appear in the follow-up series Our Farm Next Door, where their partnership — redefined, not broken — remains central.

“We still have the same goals,” Amanda explained. “We’re both still running the farm, still raising the children, and still part of the same world. The only difference is, we’ve found a better way to do it — separately, but together.”

Co-Parenting Nine Children

The couple’s shared life includes their nine children, ranging from young Reuben to toddler Nancy. It’s no small feat — and Amanda admits that parenting together post-separation has had its challenges, but also its rewards.

“It’s not about pretending everything’s perfect,” she said. “It’s about finding what works. We both love the kids, we both love the farm, and that’s the foundation of it all.”

Clive, who has kept largely out of the public eye since their split, continues to feature occasionally in Amanda’s social media posts — often pictured working on the land or spending time with the children. Fans have noticed that their interactions seem warmer than before, something Amanda attributes to time, space, and maturity.

“When you’re in the middle of it all, with nine kids and animals everywhere, it’s easy to get overwhelmed,” she reflected. “But with a bit of distance, you start to see what really matters.”

From Frustration to Friendship

Viewers of Our Yorkshire Farm will remember Amanda’s occasional frustrations with Clive — his stubbornness, his traditional ways, and their fiery exchanges on-screen that felt both raw and relatable.

Now, Amanda says those same differences have become easier to navigate.

“We used to butt heads a lot,” she laughed. “That’s just who we are — two strong-willed people. But now that we’re not in each other’s pockets all the time, it’s actually made things easier. We work better as a team when we’re not trying to be something we’re not.”

It’s a sentiment many couples can relate to — and fans quickly praised her for showing that separation doesn’t have to mean animosity.

One viewer wrote online: “Amanda’s honesty about her marriage and co-parenting is so refreshing. Not everything ends in drama — sometimes it just changes.”

Still a Family

Amanda and Clive’s shared farm life continues to inspire millions. Their children remain the heart of their story, and Amanda says that, at the end of the day, family will always come first.

“We might not be husband and wife anymore,” she said, “but we’re still a family. That’s what matters most.”

Her remarks echo what fans have long admired about the Owen family: their ability to endure — through harsh winters, hard work, and heartache — while staying true to their roots.

A New Kind of Love

For Amanda Owen, life after marriage hasn’t been about moving on — it’s been about moving forward.

“It’s not about rewriting the past,” she told Loose Women. “It’s about making peace with it and finding something better in the present.”

And if her calm confidence is any indication, that’s exactly what she’s done.

At Ravenseat Farm, amid the rolling Yorkshire hills and the bleating of sheep, Amanda and Clive have built something rare — not just a family, but a friendship that survived the storm.

And in her words, perhaps the most telling truth of all:

“It’s still home. Just a different kind of one.”