On August 18, 2025, Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen, 21, sent fans into a frenzy by proposing to his girlfriend, Jessica Ellwood, during a romantic sunset picnic in the Yorkshire Dales. The heartwarming moment, shared via a touching Instagram post, marked a milestone for the couple, who went public with their romance in November 2024. The announcement, reported by Mirror Online, has sparked joy on X, with fans celebrating the young farmer’s bold step into his future with Ellwood.

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Reuben, known for his Channel 5 spin-off Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, popped the question with a simple silver ring, kneeling beside a hay bale adorned with wildflowers. “Jess, you’re my everything—will you marry me?” he captioned a photo of the couple embracing, per Express. Ellwood, also 21 and from a neighboring farming family, said yes, beaming in unseen snaps shared online. Fans on X erupted, with posts like, “Reuben and Jess engaged? My heart!” and “Perfect Dales love story!” trending under #ReubenProposes.

The couple’s romance, documented on Life in the Dales, blossomed at a Young Farmers’ event, with their shared passion for agriculture strengthening their bond, per YorkshireLive. Reuben, son of Amanda and Clive Owen, has won viewers with his digger skills and charm, while Ellwood’s TV debut showcased her prowess, with Reuben praising her as “better at driving a digger than I am milking cows,” per Mirror Online. Their engagement follows a year of milestones, including joint farming projects and Reuben’s dream of owning a farm for their future, per OK! Magazine.

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Amanda Owen and sister Raven expressed approval, liking Reuben’s post, per Leeds Live. The proposal, set against the Dales’ rolling hills, aligns with the couple’s grounded lifestyle, with Ellwood commenting, “Love you forever, Reubs!” Fans on X, like @YorkshireFan22, gushed, “They’re made for each other!” The announcement comes amid Our Farm Next Door’s success, with 2.5 million viewers per episode, per Manchester Evening News, though recent rumors of secret payments by Reuben’s late teammate Diogo Jota, per nongnhat.com, have not overshadowed the joy.

As Reuben and Ellwood plan their future, their engagement marks a new chapter for Our Yorkshire Farm’s legacy. With fans buzzing and wedding bells on the horizon, this Dales romance promises to keep hearts warm across Yorkshire and beyond.