Fans of Clarkson’s Farm can breathe a sigh of relief — Caleb Cooper isn’t going anywhere. The young farmer, who’s become a breakout star alongside Jeremy Clarkson, confirmed in a live interview this week that, despite swirling rumors, he’s very much still on the farm — and still keeping Jeremy out of trouble.
Speaking live from Diddly Squat, Caleb confessed that life with Clarkson remains “fairly stressful on a daily basis,” but he doesn’t mind too much — especially since Clarkson’s new pub venture means he’s “never on the farm as much.”
Rumors had spread online that Cooper might be replaced by Harriet, another farmhand, after he stepped away briefly to go on tour. “There’s lots of rumors going out about me being replaced, but I’m still here,” Caleb assured fans, praising Harriet for stepping in while he was away.
One highlight of Harriet’s temporary reign? She took on a job even Caleb wouldn’t tackle — giving Clarkson’s unruly eyebrows a trim. Laughing, Caleb admitted he’d “never noticed” Jeremy’s eyebrow situation before, though he’s well aware of his boss’s “terrible” hair.
Pig Chaos and No Help From Jeremy
When asked about a viral clip showing him wrestling pigs into a trailer while Clarkson calmly shut the door on him, Caleb didn’t hold back: “Loading pigs is hard work — especially when they’re outdoor pigs in the mud.” He described the pigs as “quite strong” and prone to testing things with their teeth — including his wellies.
Meanwhile, Jeremy, true to form, left Caleb to fend for himself. “He was very relaxed thinking he’d done his job — and completely forgot about me!” Caleb said with a grin.
Life on Tour and Royal Advice
While Jeremy tinkers with the pub, Caleb has been branching out — touring the UK with his own show to put farming “center stage.” Leaving rural Chipping Norton for theaters and farms across Britain was a big step for him, but one he says helped him face his fears of leaving home.
During his travels, he even picked up day jobs on other farms — unpaid — simply because he couldn’t sit still.
And fame has reached unexpected places. Prince William recently told Caleb that his son, Prince George, is a fan — but has one polite request: less swearing. Caleb says he’s trying. “If the future heir to the throne says it to you, then you’ve got to do it,” he laughed.
More Cooper Kids and a New Book
The young farmer’s life is busier than ever at home too. He and his wife are expecting their third child this August. “I may be the most fertile man in Chipping Norton!” Caleb joked. His young son Oscar is “mad” about farming, while his daughter Willer prefers exploring the fields.
He’s also written three books and is now turning his attention to children’s stories — hoping to spark an interest in farming among the next generation. “I think it’s really important we teach kids where their food comes from,” he said.
Tractor Drifts and Future Races
When he’s not herding pigs or keeping Clarkson in line, Caleb has taken up drifting and drag racing — the four-wheeled kind, not the RuPaul kind, he clarified with a laugh. “I’m weirdly quite good at it,” he said, hinting that a tractor race with Jeremy might be fun for the next season.
And would he ever help with Jeremy’s unruly eyebrows? “I’d need the right equipment,” he joked.
Fans can catch Caleb, Jeremy, and the rest of the crew in the new season of Clarkson’s Farm, streaming now on Prime Video — pigs, pub antics, and eyebrow trims included.
