It’s not often that a reality TV family grows up right before our eyes — but that’s exactly what’s happening with Amanda and Clive Owen’s nine children.
Viewers who tuned into the latest season of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids were in for a surprise when the once little Owen kids appeared looking completely transformed. Many fans could barely recognize them.
Let’s just say, the kids aren’t so little anymore.
A Familiar Family Returns to a Familiar Setting — With a Twist
The new series, which aired its first episode on Channel 4 Tuesday night, is a spin-off of the much-loved Our Yorkshire Farm.
This time around, Amanda, Clive, and their kids are taking on a new challenge: restoring an old, rundown farmhouse.
Along for the ride are all nine Owen children — Raven (23), Reuben (21), Miles (18), Edith (16), Violet (14), Sidney (13), Annas (11), Clemmy (9), and Nancy (8).
But fans were quick to notice how much they’ve changed since the original series launched back in 2018.
“Is That Really Sidney?” Fans React to the Owen Kids’ Glow Up
Social media lit up with comments from loyal viewers reacting to the children’s transformations.
Thirteen-year-old Sidney, who was just seven when the original show began, caught a lot of attention.
“Sidney looks so grown up,” one fan posted. Another added, “Barely recognized Sid, he’s changed so much.”
Some even compared him to his older brother Reuben, who now stars in his own spin-off series about starting a plant machinery business in the Dales.
The Boys Step Up as Clive Recovers From Surgery
This week’s episode saw Clive temporarily stepping back from farm duties while recovering from a hip operation — and that meant the boys had to rise to the occasion.
Sidney and Miles were right there beside their dad, helping herd sheep on the family’s Ravenseat farm.
Although Clive couldn’t resist chipping in here and there, he was clearly proud of his sons.
“I couldn’t have managed without these lads,” he admitted.
“They’ve done very well. From now on, they needn’t hand the reins back — they can carry on.”
He even joked, “I could find myself redundant.”
The Girls Are All Grown Up Too
It wasn’t just the boys who stunned fans. Viewers also commented on how much the girls have grown.
One fan wrote, “Violet has certainly shot up,” while another added, “My gosh, those girls have grown up so much.”
In fact, many people agreed that all the Owen kids now carry themselves with a maturity that’s a far cry from their earlier TV appearances.
“They all have such beautiful personalities,” one person noted. “Can’t believe how much they’ve grown.”
Amanda Sparks Concern During TV Interview
While fans were delighted to see the family back on screen, there was a more serious moment earlier in the day when Amanda appeared on ITV’s Lorraine.
Some viewers took to social media expressing concern over how she looked and sounded during her interview from the farm.
“Is Amanda okay?” one user asked. “Something doesn’t seem right.”
Another posted, “She doesn’t look well at all.” A few even wondered why host Lorraine didn’t comment on Amanda’s appearance.
A Cheeky Joke About Clive’s Health Has Viewers Talking
Back on the show, Amanda didn’t hold back on her humor.
Referring to Clive’s upcoming second hip replacement, she quipped, “He can’t get his leg over — but yeah, he can’t.”
The comment was all in good fun, but some fans noted that Clive did look like he was in visible pain in scenes filmed back in September.
Amanda added, “It’s getting close now to Clive’s operation, and he’s a bit nervous. I can tell.”
Despite the joking, the couple’s shared challenges — and the way they work through them — remained clear.
A New Chapter for Amanda and Clive as Co-Parents
Since Amanda and Clive split in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, they’ve continued to co-parent their large family and work together on the farm.
On Lorraine, Amanda was honest about how that dynamic plays out today.
“It’s about moving forward,” she said. “There’s space. There’s room to get away from each other — if we’re being brutally honest.”
That candor is part of what keeps viewers coming back: this isn’t a polished family fantasy, it’s the real, sometimes messy, story of a rural family adapting to change.
Fans Celebrate the Return of Their Favorite Farm Show
The first season of Our Farm Next Door aired back in October 2024 and wrapped in November, leaving fans wondering whether it would return.
Fortunately, production company Wise Owl Films confirmed last month that a second series was on the way — and viewers couldn’t be happier.
The company teased what’s to come: “There’s hard work… but also plenty of laughs, balmy summer days, a winter wonderland, goats in coats, and the return of Tony the Pony.”
What to Expect This Season on Our Farm Next Door
With the Owens back on screen, fans can expect a mix of familiar faces, changing dynamics, and plenty of Yorkshire countryside chaos.
From renovating their new farmhouse to navigating life post-separation, Amanda and Clive are inviting viewers into another chapter of their unconventional journey — complete with growing kids, cheeky jokes, and honest reflections.
