Clive Owen admits 'responsibility' for split from Amanda as he defends her

He's spoken out in defence of his ex-wife

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Apr 2023
Last updated 13th Apr 2023

Following 22 years of marriage and nine children together, Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda and Clive Owen shocked fans last year by announcing they'd split, releasing a statement at the time to confirm the sad news.

Now, after reports have suggested Amanda has moved on with another man, 68-year-old Clive appeared on Thursday's (13th April) episode of Lorraine, where he opened up to stand-in host Christine Lampard.

Admitting he takes responsibility for the breakdown of their marriage, Clive said: "It's a tough time for Amanda now and I think it's only right because I don't do social media to speak out. We filmed Our Yorkshire Farm, people loved it and it was an opportunity to make something as a family. That was what drove her. It was amazing and very successful but I handled it very badly.

"It was such a change in our lives and I sadly made a right mess of things basically. I had a massive part to play in the relationship ending. A massive part to play. I was ranting and raving and drinking and carrying on. I don't know - jealousy."

Clive then went on to show his support for Amanda, defending her by saying: "It seemed to eat away at me and I handled it badly and I behaved badly towards her. I should have been supportive. It's been really upsetting, Amanda's having a tough time at the moment. I just feel I can't sit back. I have to say something in her defence, she's a remarkable woman. We just got to the point where we couldn't be together anymore."

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After first meeting back in 1996 when Amanda worked as a contract shepherdess on Clive's farm in Swaledale, love blossomed between the pair, who went on to get married in 2000.

The pair then went on to welcome nine amazing children together, Annas, Violet, Edith, Raven, Clemmy, Nancy, Reuben, Miles and Sidney, who appeared alongside them on Channel 5 show Our Yorkshire Farm.

However, after admitting in October 2021 that they were "going through a rocky patch", the couple later announced their split in June 2022, with Amanda writing on social media: 'Clive and I have are sad to confirm that we have made the difficult decision to separate. This hasn't been easy, but we both believe it's the right choice for the future of our family.

'Although we are no longer a couple, we continue to work on the farm and co-parent together with our number one priority the happiness and well-being of our children.

'We would like to thank everyone for their support and would ask that the media please respect our privacy as we work through this difficult time.

'Amanda & Clive Owen'. (sic)

Following the breakdown of her marriage, Amanda often posts cute snaps alongside her children on her Instagram page.

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