Kaleb Cooper has landed a big TV gig away from Clarkson’s Farm as he will be the star of the new Prime Video series Kaleb: Down Under.
The mischievous farmer quickly emerged as a fan favourite on Jeremy Clarkson‘s rural farming series because of his no-nonsense attitude and cheeky ways.
Behind the scenes of Clarkson’s Farm, Cooper has been working hard. He became a dad for the third time in August and has been working on his farm, as well as touring the country, making personal appearances.
Now, the TV star is planning his first solo trip to one of the world’s biggest farming markets on the other side of the world, in Australia. All of which will be documented for a four-part show.
He said: “I spend most of my time with the most travelled man in the world, so I got brave and booked my first ever flight to see what all the fuss was about. Australia here I come!
“And Australia, you’ll be gaining a new farmer for a couple of months as I discover if I can make my farming contracting business go international.”
Kaleb Cooper goes abroad for new TV show
Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper have built a fun friendship from working together on Clarkson’s Farm. (Prime Video)
This is a huge challenge. Before this year, Cooper had never been abroad. Speaking to Virgin Radio UK, he previously said: “I’ve never been on a train. Never been on a bus. Never been in a taxi — swear on my life… I’ve never been on a boat.”
It was in February this year that Clarkson shared a photograph of Cooper abroad with a witty caption. He wrote on Instagram: “Wonders have ceased. It’s abroad.” There is no rest for farmers and filming for his new show in Australia starts this autumn.
It won’t be a holiday. Cooper promises to throw himself into farm work — he’s expecting blisters, burns and backaches. The farming will stretch thousands of acres across Australia’s vast landscape.
Kaleb Cooper’s name was in lights as he went on tour. (Prime Video)
The dad-of-three is more ambitious than ever. Worlds away from Chipping Norton, this opportunity offers the farmer the chance to experience farming at a scale he’s never experienced before. In Australia, Cooper meets with his peers and experiences the local culture.
“Kaleb Cooper has won our hearts with his no-nonsense farming wisdom and unmistakable charm. Seeing him swap his beloved Chipping Norton for the vast Australian outback promises brilliant entertainment as he encounters farming on a whole new scale.” said Tara Erer, Head of Northern Europe Originals, Amazon MGM Studios.
“We’re proud to bring this next chapter of Kaleb’s journey to Prime Video.”
Will Kaleb Cooper be in Clarkson’s Farm series 5?
Is Kaleb Cooper leaving Clarkson’s Farm? (Prime Video)
Clarkson’s Farm fans can breathe a sigh of relief that Cooper remains very much a part of the show family, and he will be in series five. It is the show that made him famous in 2021.
Fans were devastated when Cooper missed out on the first few episodes of the latest series due to his stage tour. The final night of Cooper’s stage tour was recorded for a Prime Video show, The World According to Kaleb Cooper.
Meanwhile, on Clarkson’s Farm, the farmer was temporarily replaced by Harriet Cowan, who is likely to come back to the franchise.
Kaleb: Down Under will stream on Prime Video.