Who is Kaleb Cooper’s fiancée Taya and how many kids does she have with the Diddly Squat farmer?
AFTER bursting onto the scene in Clarkson’s Farm, Kaleb Cooper has become a much-sought after star.
But when he’s not busy helping Jeremy Clarkson run Diddly Squat Farm, he enjoys a cosy home life with his fiancée Taya. Here’s her story.
Much-loved TV star and farmer Kaleb Cooper shot to fame in 2021, appearing on the first ever series of Clarkson’s Farm.
The hit show follows Jeremy Clarkson in his journey managing Diddly Squat Farm.
But behind-the-scenes, Kaleb enjoys a happy home in Chipping Norton with his fiancée Taya.
The couple are childhood sweethearts and have been together since 2016.
Getting engaged
After six years together Kaleb popped the question on Christmas Day 2022.
Posting a picture of himself with Taya holding up her ring, the smitten farmer wrote: “She said yes! 2022 has been an amazing year.
“This definitely tops it off.
“I honestly can’t wait for 2023 and all the following years after that. @tayaaaxx your my best friend as well as the love of my life.
“Was a long wait for this (6 and a half years).”
Becoming a dad
Kaleb and his fiancée Taya have two children together.
They first welcomed their son Oscar in March 2021.
The couple then announced in November 2022, that they were expecting another child.
Speaking to The Sun after they revealed their big news they were set to have baby No. 2, Kaleb said: “I don’t know if I feel nervous or excited.
“I have always wanted to be a younger dad and I have plenty of experience with kids having to put up with Jeremy every day.
“Oscar is already better at farming than Jeremy I’m sure of it!”
Their daughter Willa Grace was then born in June 2023.
Announcing the news, Kaleb posted a sweet snap of him holding his baby girl and wrote: “Welcome to the world. Willa Grace Cooper. Born in CHIPPING NORTON”.
The Clarkson’s Farm star is also a hands-on dad and often shares pictures of himself and Oscar on Diddly Squat Farm.
Wedding bells
The couple are yet to tie the knot, but Kaleb revealed the plans are underway.
Speaking to The Sun, the groom-to-be said: “She did say that as soon as the second baby is born she’d be planning this wedding.
“About 20 seconds after delivering the baby, she says ‘Right, wedding planning, should we have it here or here?’
“She’s already booked the venue! So yeah, she’s smashing it.”
He added: “I’ve got a little girl now too, Willa, who’s lovely.
“That’s obviously made things a lot busier, but my other half is amazing.
“No matter what happens or how late I have to work, she’s always helping at home, whether it’s just by saying ‘Dinner’s on the table when you get in, let me know when you’re coming back,’ or the kids have had a bath and are in bed.
“My other half is the reason I am where I am today.”
Meet the cast of Clarkson's Farm
Clarkson's Farm began streaming in 2021 and follows Jeremy Clarkson and his team managing Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds. Here's a 'who's who' of faces in the Clarkson's Farm cast.
- Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
- Lisa Hogan: A former actress and Jeremy’s partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop.
- Kaleb Cooper: A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He’s later promoted to farm manager in series three.
- Gerald Cooper: Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm’s “head of security”. Of no relation to Kaleb.
- Charlie Ireland: Nicknamed “Cheerful Charlie”, a professional land agent who advises Jeremy on land management.