Amanda Owen, the beloved Yorkshire Shepherdess, has captured hearts across the UK with her charming presence on Our Yorkshire Farm and, more recently, Our Farm Next Door. Known for her grit, warmth, and life on the sprawling 2,000-acre Ravenseat Farm, Amanda’s on-screen adventures with her family have made her a household name. But behind the idyllic scenes of rolling hills and bustling farm life, Amanda’s personal life has been a rollercoaster of love, loss, and revelations that have kept fans and tabloids buzzing.
Amanda Owen and her ex-husband Clive Owen were once the picture of rural romance. Married in 2000, the couple built a life together at Ravenseat Farm, raising nine children and inviting viewers into their world through Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm in 2018. The show, which followed their daily triumphs and challenges, showcased their partnership as they managed both farm and family with apparent harmony.
However, in 2022, the couple stunned fans with the announcement of their separation. In a joint statement, Amanda and Clive emphasized their commitment to co-parenting and maintaining their farm operations, stating, “Although we are no longer a couple, we continue to work on the farm and co-parent together, with our number one priority the happiness and wellbeing of our children.” The news left fans reeling, wondering what had unraveled such a seemingly solid partnership.
Speculation swirled that infidelity might have played a role in Amanda and Clive’s breakup, but Clive set the record straight in a candid 2024 interview with The Sun. He revealed that the true cause was far more personal—and painful. Clive admitted that his growing resentment toward Amanda’s rising fame had driven a wedge between them. As Amanda’s public profile soared, Clive struggled with feelings of being left behind.
“I’d like people to know that what caused the split between us wasn’t anyone else—it was the constant fighting. My anger drove Amanda away,” Clive confessed. He admitted to turning to “a lot of whisky” during this period, creating an environment where Amanda “dreaded coming home” knowing a fight was inevitable. Reflecting on his actions, Clive acknowledged his hypocrisy: “I was being hypocritical by thinking Amanda had left me behind with the success she had outside of the farm, because in some respects, I had always put the farm before her, so she was coming second to that.”
Amanda echoed this sentiment in a RadioTimes interview, keeping it blunt yet honest: “If he thought I was brilliant, and I thought he was brilliant, then we wouldn’t have separated. It’s just how things are, pressures, all the rest of it.” Her words painted a picture of a marriage strained by external pressures and internal disconnect, a reality far from the idyllic image fans had come to love.
After her split from Clive, Amanda found solace in an unexpected romance with Robert Davies, a web designer 22 years her senior and a longtime friend of both Amanda and Clive. Their relationship began after the separation, with Clive even playing a surprising role in its inception. “Clive actually suggested Rob and I would be a good match,” Amanda revealed in a 2024 MailOnline interview. She explained that Rob, who had helped build the farm’s website, offered “conversation rather than confrontation” at a time when she needed it most.
The romance, however, was far from a fairy tale. Amanda and Rob’s relationship was thrust into the spotlight, with media scrutiny taking a heavy toll. “Rob and I were both shattered by the way the media pursued us and reported it,” Amanda shared. The relentless attention ultimately led to their breakup, and Amanda confirmed that they are no longer in touch. “It wasn’t a secret, everyone roundabout knew, even the children,” she added, emphasizing the openness of their brief connection.
Amanda Owen’s journey through love and loss has been as rugged as the Yorkshire terrain she calls home. From the unraveling of her 22-year marriage to Clive to the fleeting romance with Rob Davies, Amanda’s heartbreaks reveal a woman navigating the complexities of fame, family, and personal growth. Yet, through it all, she remains steadfast in her role as a mother and shepherdess, channeling her energy into her children and Ravenseat Farm.