Kaleb Cooper has told fans that “the time has come” as he confirmed he is saying goodbye to his first ever truck, prompting an outpouring of support from followers of Clarkson’s Farm.
The 27-year-old farmer, who rose to prominence alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan, shared a photo of his well-used black vehicle on Instagram. The pickup, which had clocked more than 200,000 miles, had become a familiar part of his working life.
“Well the time has come to say goodbye to my first ever truck!” Cooper wrote. “Over 200k on the clock with no problem, but unfortunately it’s now a write-off (no more London trips to sell wasabi).”
The light-hearted reference to the show’s early attempts at selling wasabi in the capital struck a chord with viewers, many of whom responded with jokes referencing other motoring personalities. One fan suggested he “reach out to Richard Hammond to fix it up,” nodding to Richard Hammond’s well-known enthusiasm for car restoration. Another quipped: “What did Jeremy do this time?” while a third referenced Clarkson’s pub, suggesting the truck should be “painted gold and hung from the ceiling,” in a playful nod to the tractor displayed at The Farmer’s Dog.
Cooper’s update comes during a period of heightened attention around the Clarkson’s Farm cast. Fellow co-star Harriet Cowan recently revealed she had suffered a serious hand injury while working on a farm.
Cowan told followers she had “a run in with a log splitter,” resulting in part of her finger being severed. She was treated promptly at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, where surgeons were able to successfully reattach and repair the injury. In a candid social media post, she shared an image of her bandaged hand and reassured fans that she was recovering following surgery.
The twin updates highlight the physical demands and unpredictable realities of farm life that have become central themes of Clarkson’s Farm. While Cooper’s announcement carried a tone of nostalgia rather than alarm, it underscored how closely viewers have come to associate everyday machinery — from tractors to trucks — with the personalities who operate them.
For Cooper, the loss of his first vehicle marks the end of a chapter that pre-dates his television fame. Though his profile has grown significantly since the show’s debut, he continues to present himself first and foremost as a working farmer.
Judging by the response online, fans remain invested not only in the series’ larger storylines but also in the personal milestones — and mishaps — that shape the lives of its cast beyond the cameras.
