Kaleb Cooper, the breakout star of Amazon's "Clarkson's Farm," has shared initial details about his upcoming summer wedding to Taya Wilkinson. Cooper, known for his role as Jeremy Clarkson's farm manager, revealed that while the ceremony is a shared dream with Wilkinson, discussions have included a lighthearted disagreement over including agricultural machinery.
"I want tractors there, I want foragers there, but Taya’s like I don’t really want tractors there if I’m being honest, and I’m going, you haven’t really got a choice!" Cooper told the Daily Mail in an exclusive interview. He also indicated that Wilkinson has taken the lead on most of the wedding preparations, focusing on her vision for the dress and the overall event.
The couple, who have been together for 10 years and have three children—Oscar, five, Willa, three, and Ashton, born last August—plan to marry at a local venue before celebrating with a large party back at a farm. Cooper described the event as "a big do, so it’s a big guest list," expecting a mix of theatre, television personalities, and farmers.
Among the confirmed guests is Jeremy Clarkson, who recently announced his prostate cancer is in remission. Cooper stated he has been supportive of Clarkson throughout his illness. For the celebration, Clarkson's Hawkstone brewery will provide an unlimited supply of beverages, which Cooper humorously described as a "feral farm wedding."
Cooper's rise to fame through "Clarkson's Farm," now in its fifth series, has brought him considerable fortune, with his company Kaleb Cooper Productions reportedly increasing in value significantly. Despite his newfound wealth, Cooper is focused on saving to buy his own farm, acknowledging the high prices in the Cotswolds.
Cooper's entrepreneurial spirit began at age 13 when he raised hens and sold eggs, a venture that coincided with his parents' divorce. He has credited this period with fostering his independent and business-minded approach. After leaving school early, he worked on dairy farms and studied agriculture before becoming a contractor in the Cotswolds, including on fields that would later become Diddly Squat farm.
Later this year, Cooper will also star in his own four-part series documenting his travels to Australia to explore farming practices there. This solo international journey marks a significant step for Cooper, who has previously only travelled outside the UK for a road trip to the Netherlands with Clarkson.