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Kaleb Cooper jokes he's on 'honeymoon' as he returns to farm on four hours sleep after boozy wedding weekend

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Alex Davies

By Alex Davies


Published: 06/07/2026

- 14:14

The Clarkson's Farm star tied the knot with his long-time partner Taya Wilkinson on Saturday

Clarkson's Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper has jokingly revealed the toll the past weekend has had on him following a rather eventful few days.

On Saturday, Mr Cooper wed his long-term partner, Taya Wilkinson, at a picturesque Cotswolds venue.


And then on Sunday, Mr Cooper decided to stay up until the early hours to throw his support behind England as they faced Mexico in the World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel's team emerged victorious after a thrilling 3-2 victory.

Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa HoganJeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan joined Kaleb Cooper on his big day | INSTAGRAM/EDDIE HALL

Following the result in the early hours of Monday morning, Mr Cooper hinted that the weekend may have begun to catch up with him.

"Now the question is do I just go out to work," he penned with a laughing emoji. "Well done, England."

A few hours later, Mr Cooper shared a video from a freshly mowed field on the farm.

"Honeymoon," the 27-year-old joked before sharing a chuckle.

Kaleb CooperKaleb Cooper and his wife hired out an ice cream truck for their big day | INSTAGRAM/FRANKIE'S ICE CREAM

He then proceeded to explain how the events of the action-packed weekend had begun to leave their mark.

"Starting to feel it now, a couple of hours sleep from obviously drinking way too much at my wedding," the Clarkson's Farm star continued.

"And then, watching England play last night so I've had about four hours sleep all weekend. So going strong, going strong."

Mr Cooper was all smiles in his update, with the joys of such an emotional weekend clearly on display.

Eddie Hall captured Kaleb Cooper and Taya WilkinsonEddie Hall captured Kaleb Cooper and Taya Wilkinson enjoying their first dance | INSTAGRAM/EDDIE HALL

The 27-year-old farm manager exchanged vows at Merriscourt, a 500-acre estate in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, situated just moments from Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm.

Mr Cooper made a memorable entrance, pulling up in a bright orange McLaren supercar worth £250,000 with his five-year-old son Oscar beside him.

Prior to the ceremony, the groom had been spotted leaving a nearby pub with his ushers before making the dramatic arrival.

The television personality, who had previously joked about wanting a "feral farm wedding", looked smart in a navy three-piece suit paired with a mustard-yellow tie and matching pocket square.

Mr Clarkson, 66, was among the guests alongside his partner Lisa Hogan, with the former Top Gear presenter taking on a significant role at the reception.

The television host supplied an unlimited flow of beer and cider from his Hawkstone brewery, with Mr Cooper having previously quipped that guests would be able to "sit underneath the keg" rather than filling their glasses.

Former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall attended the celebrations and shared footage of the newlyweds' first dance on social media.

Billionaire entrepreneur Ben Francis, who built Gymshark into a sportswear empire valued at nearly £1 billion, served as one of Mr Cooper's ushers alongside his wife Robin.

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Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper shot to fame on the show

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Fellow cast members from the Amazon Prime series also turned out for the occasion, including fan favourite Gerald Cooper and his wife Susan.

Mr Cooper and Ms Wilkinson have been a couple for a decade, having first met when the farmer was a customer at the shop where she worked.

The pair began their relationship in 2016 and became engaged on Christmas Day 2022 after six and a half years together.

Announcing the proposal on Instagram at the time, Mr Cooper wrote: "She said yes! 2022 has been an amazing year. This definitely tops it off.

Kaleb and TayaKaleb and Taya announced their engagement in 2022 |

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"I honestly can't wait for 2023 and all the following years after that. @tayaaaxx you're my best friend as well as the love of my life."

Ms Wilkinson responded: "I love you, can't wait to marry you!"

The couple are parents to three children: Oscar, five, Willa, three, and their youngest son Ashton, who arrived in August 2025 at Chipping Norton Maternity.

Mr Cooper shared photographs from the celebration with his three million Instagram followers, posting an image of the newlyweds posing before a large red tractor in a field.

"Such an amazing day yesterday celebrating our wedding! We both had the most amazing day! Mr and Mrs Cooper," he wrote.

The bride looked radiant in a flowing white gown from The Bridal Room featuring intricate floral detailing, complemented by a tiara, veil and bouquet of colourful summer wildflowers, with shoes from Fairfax & Favor completing the ensemble.

In a nod to Mr Cooper's agricultural roots, two tractors raised their loader arms to form a heart shape as the festivities drew to a close.

Country music star Luke Combs was among those offering congratulations in the comments section.