Kaleb Cooper has suggested that he could be set to follow in Jeremy Clarkson’s footsteps by buying his own farm in 2026, hinting at a major personal and professional milestone for the Clarkson’s Farm breakout star.
The 27-year-old farmhand from Chipping Norton rose to national prominence in the first series of Clarkson’s Farm, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. Since then, Cooper has become a central figure on the show, appearing in every subsequent season, including the fourth series released earlier this year between May and June. His practical expertise, straight-talking manner and on-screen chemistry with Jeremy Clarkson have made him one of the programme’s most popular personalities.
Away from television, Cooper is also a father of three. He shares his children with his partner, Taya, with the couple welcoming their youngest son, Ashton, in September. Balancing family life with farming and media commitments has become an increasingly prominent part of his public profile.
Now, Cooper has offered a glimpse into his ambitions for the future. In a recent Instagram post outlining his goals for 2026, he listed a series of personal and career targets, including buying another tractor, writing a further book and narrating a wildlife or animal programme for television, in a role he likened to David Attenborough. Halfway down the list, one line in particular caught the attention of fans: “Buy a farm?”
The comment has sparked speculation that Cooper may be considering a move similar to Clarkson’s own. Clarkson purchased Oxfordshire’s Curdle Hill Farm in 2008, later renaming it Diddly Squat Farm, which has since become the primary filming location for Clarkson’s Farm and a focal point of the series.
Cooper’s remarks come shortly after he made light-hearted comments about his relationship with Clarkson following a recent trip abroad. Speaking to Adam Dowling on BBC Radio Oxford, Cooper joked that he had been “trying to avoid” Clarkson at the farm since returning from Australia. When asked how Clarkson was getting on, Cooper initially reassured listeners that everything was fine, before adding with a laugh that he had been keeping his distance.
The exchange was clearly tongue-in-cheek, with Cooper quickly clarifying that Clarkson was “really good” and that things at the farm were going well, despite heavy rainfall in recent weeks. He also revealed that he had only just returned from Australia and hinted that his own television project could be heading to Prime Video next year.
Whether or not Cooper’s farm-buying ambition becomes reality, his comments underline how far he has come since his first appearance on Clarkson’s Farm. What began as a supporting role has evolved into a career spanning publishing, television and public speaking—raising the possibility that 2026 could mark the start of a new chapter entirely.
