Clive Owen has worried fans who were tuned into the latest episode of Our Farm Next Door as the 70-year-old underwent an life-altering health procedure.
The farmer is used to undertaking physical work in all weather, but on Tuesday's episode of the farm-based show, he found himself having to take a step back as he was unable to get around properly.
The former Our Yorkshire Farm star and dad-of-nine ended up preparing for a hip operation, which he underwent back in September 2024, when the current series of the documentary was being filmed.
Last night saw the return of the show, with the first series returning to Ravenseat Farm and following the Owen clan as they renovated an abandoned farmhouse.
Amanda Owen detailed how her ex-husband Clive had to sit sideways on the quad
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Clive and his ex-wife, Amanda, 50, split after 20 years of marriage in 2022, ending their original Channel 5 show. Thankfully, the parents have been able to co-parent and also continue to work together despite their relationship breakdown, and following last year's debut, viewers were pleased to see the return of Our Farm Next Door.
However, they soon became concerned about Clive. While he didn't appear to say very much about his health condition, Amanda filled viewers in on the operation and why it was necessary.
Speaking to the cameras, the Yorkshire Shepherdess detailed: "It's getting ever so close now to Clive going for his hip operation. So yeah, he's a bit nervous. I can tell, I know he's a bit nervous, but he needs doing."
Delving into how the procedure will help Clive, she continued: "Basically, I don't think I can say he can't get his leg over, but yeah, he can't.
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Amanda Owen described Clive as a 'terrible patient' as he faced a health issue on Our Farm Next Door
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"He's having to sit sideways on the quad bike at the moment. So yeah, it's giving him some jip.
"And trying to persuade him to do anything that's gonna take him out of action is quite a hard sell, really.
"But finally, he's going, and he won't regret it, because I mean he's had one done and he knows the difference, he knows it'll breathe new life into him."
Amanda couldn't help but complain about Clive's workaholic ways, though, adding: "He's already pointing out how he wants everything to be, yada, yada, yada.
"Because he's one of those, he's like, 'Oh, you know, the place is going to fall apart if I'm not here.' He's not very good at letting go. So I just know how it will be."
Prior to his operation, Clive admitted: "I wouldn't say I'm really looking forward to it, but that's what's going to happen and so this is my last day for a little while."
He also admitted his perfectionist tendencies as he confessed: "And then I'll be back and I'll just have to tell them what to do and drive them all mad. I mean, you're bound to be nervous, but no, no, I'm alright with it."
Following the surgery, Amanda branded her former husband a "terrible patient," because he could only focus on returning to his beloved farm work.
"Clive hasn't felt great, and with it his temperament has been problematic," Amanda shared, adding: "Now he's taking his first faltering steps outside and he's finding fault with everything."
Clive Owen left some Our Farm Next Door fans concerned on Tuesday evening
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While Amanda was quick to admit how Clive seemed back to normal and was getting under her skin, viewers were worried by his appearance, pointing out that he seemed like he was in a lot of pain.
Taking to Instagram, one person remarked: "You can see the pain he is in," while MailOnline reports how someone else penned: "Get well soon, Clive, we finally see you... we missed you very much."
Another commented under one of Amanda's recent Instagram posts: "Hope Clive is OK after his op, the closeness you all share is beautiful, sticking together no matter."
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “Really enjoyed it. Good to see Clive having his second hip done and looking good after it as well…Sid’s eye roll so funny!”
Others enthused about the series being back on screens, with one writing: "My favourite programme," and a sixth adding: "Your children are having a wonderful childhood. They don't realise it yet but they will remember how amazing it was and will be so grateful for it." (sic)
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