Revealed: The Farmer Who Captured Clarkson’s Farm Star Harriet Cowan’s Heart.
The Farmer Who Stole Clarkson’s Farm Star Harriet Cowan’s Heart
Clarkson’s Farm star Harriet Cowan may have captured viewers’ hearts, but it turns out her own belongs to fellow farmer James Booth.
Harriet, 24, who became a fan favorite after stepping in for Kaleb Cooper on Jeremy Clarkson’s Prime Video hit, has been quietly building a romance with James — a farmer she met at a Young Farmers’ meeting. The couple’s relationship has remained mostly private, but glimpses on social media reveal a bond rooted in shared passions for farming and country life.
Love in the Countryside
According to Harriet’s stepsister, Elina Clifford, Harriet and James have “been dating for some time.” James, who lives with his parents Peter and Andrea Booth in Nether Heage, Derbyshire — just four miles from Harriet’s home in Crich — comes from a respected farming family.
While Harriet has kept her relationship away from the spotlight, she hasn’t been shy about sharing affectionate moments online. In a TikTok posted last September, James twirled her around playfully with the caption: “Good job he didn’t drop me in cow s**. #mylove.”*
Other posts paint an equally charming picture of their farm-based romance. One showed James delivering hay bales with Harriet joking: “Your boyfriend brings you presents to unwrap. Mine brings me bales to unwrap. We’re not the same.” Another video from April featured the two dancing together, with Harriet reflecting: “The butterfly effect is crazy — if I didn’t join Young Farmers, we’d never have met.”
Harriet’s Instagram adds even more chapters to their love story, with cozy date-night snaps, New Year celebrations, lambing season memories, and even a trip to Liverpool that she captioned: “A few days with the Beatles.”
From Farmhand to Fan Favorite
Harriet shot to prominence earlier this year when she stepped in at Diddly Squat Farm while Kaleb Cooper was away on tour. Clarkson openly praised her efforts, saying she “saved my life” during her time helping out.
Her no-nonsense work ethic and warm personality quickly made her a fan favorite, sparking calls for her to return in future seasons. However, a TV insider revealed that there are currently “no plans” for Harriet to appear in season five of the show.
“Harriet only came on the show to help Jeremy while Kaleb was away,” the source explained. “She finished filming as soon as he arrived back. Jeremy was incredibly grateful for her hard work, but for now, she isn’t expected to return.”
Clarkson’s Tribute
Jeremy Clarkson has spoken glowingly about Harriet, both for her contributions on the farm and for the important issues she raised. Reflecting on their conversations, he admitted that she opened his eyes to the loneliness faced by many young farmers.
“She explained that TikTok was a way for her to connect with others when farming felt isolating,” Clarkson shared. “Even though she’s young, she knows people who have taken their own lives. It was a poignant moment.”
Clarkson added that financial struggles only compound the problem, as many young farmers can’t afford the same social lives as their peers. Harriet’s openness, he said, highlighted the importance of addressing mental health in rural communities.
Despite her absence from upcoming episodes, Clarkson made it clear that Harriet left a lasting impact: “I loved Harriet to bits and I wish her all the very best. She was fantastic to have around. If we ever get stuck again, I’ll call her in a heartbeat.”
A Bright Future Ahead
While fans may be disappointed not to see Harriet back at Diddly Squat in the immediate future, it’s clear she has a promising path ahead. Between her rising profile, her dedication to farming, and her supportive relationship with James, Harriet is building a life that blends hard work, love, and authenticity.
For now, she seems happiest away from the spotlight — dancing in tractors, sharing laughs in cow fields, and celebrating the everyday joys of farm life with the man who stole her heart.
