From A Toothbrush To A Rescue Lamb: Inside Reuben Owen and Jess Ellwood’s Chaotic Countryside Romance
Standfirst: At just 22, the stars of ‘Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales’ have taken the ultimate leap by moving in together in Cumbria. But their new domestic bliss comes with 5am alarms, muddy mishaps, and an adorable, three-week-old house guest named Fluff.
The Ultimate Leap: From A Toothbrush To All In
What started as a classic case of “just leaving a toothbrush behind” has officially blossomed into full-blown domestic bliss. At just 22 years old, TV personality Reuben Owen and his girlfriend, Jess Ellwood, have taken their romance to the next level by officially moving in together on Jess’ family farm in Cumbria.
The couple, who first crossed paths at a Young Farmers convention back in 2024 before going public later that year, are proving that young love can thrive even under the demanding conditions of rural life. Recalling the sweet, gradual transition, Reuben admitted that his late-night visits to see Jess quickly turned into something permanent. “I just wouldn’t want to leave,” he joked. “It started with a toothbrush, and now my pants are in the washing machine and my dinner is on the table. Now I’m all in.”
Enter Fluff: The Three-Week-Old House Guest
However, Reuben and Jess aren’t the only ones settling into their new nest. The couple’s hearts—and their actual living room—have been completely stolen by a tiny, three-week-old lamb named Fluff.
After tragically breaking her leg when her mother accidentally stepped on her during the frantic lambing season, Fluff found an unlikely pair of foster parents in the young couple. Instead of staying out in the cold barns, this pampered little sheep has officially upgraded to indoor living.
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Indoor Luxury: Fluff now spends her nights sleeping soundly on a cozy blanket inside the house.
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A True Family Bond: “She’s quite precious,” Jess shared, laughing about their new lifestyle. “She’s going to be our pet sheep now—she’ll live with us forever.”
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The Ultimate Dynamic: Reuben admits he is equally smitten, revealing that Fluff acts more like a toddler than a farm animal: “When she sees Jess, her little face absolutely lights up. She’s starting to get to know her name now too.”
The Reality Behind the Reality TV Fame
While fans love watching their journey unfold on Channel 5’s hit series Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, the couple are quick to remind everyone that their day-to-day life is a far cry from glamorous showbiz.
Forget late-night partying and red carpets; their routine is dictated by relentless 5am starts, exhausting lambing shifts, and the inevitable, muddy blunders that come with running a farm. Case in point: a recent hilarious mishap where the pair physically collided into each other while trying to wrangle a sheep, allowing the animal to make a clean escape.
Yet, it is exactly this countryside chaos that keeps them grounded. “There isn’t much partying. More 5am starts,” Reuben reflects. “But in each other, we’ve found someone who really gets the beauty of farming life.”
The brand-new series of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales premieres on Channel 5 on May 5th, promising a front-row seat to their backstage romance, farmyard madness, and plenty of heart-melting updates on baby Fluff.
