ITV reviving classic show after 17 years with surprise host

Lisa Hogan is Jeremy Clarkson’s girlfriend and helps run the 1,000‑acre Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire.

She has become a fan favourite for her no‑nonsense approach on the hit series, previously appearing in films such as Fierce Creatures, before stepping back to raise her three children.

The 51-year-old Irish former model and actress joined Mr Clarkson on the Prime Video show when it launched in 2021 and has since taken on a leading role in the farm shop.

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It was recently announced on ITV’s This Morning that Ms Hogan will be presenting a new show on ITV, Farming for Love.

This will see her play cupid for four single farmers from across the UK who are hoping to find a partner to share both their lives and livelihoods.

The upcoming series takes its inspiration from Farmer Wants a Wife, a reality show in which farmers are matched with potential partners from the city.

The programme was first broadcast on ITV in 2001 for a single run, before being brought back by Channel 5 in 2009.

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Following the major announcement, fans and friends of Ms Hogan have been quick to rally around her with well-wishes and messages of support.

Underneath Fremantle UK’s post on Instagram, one social media user said: “Fab, can’t wait, she’s brilliant.”

Another added: “Amazing! Love that Lisa is gonna be on our screens more.”

A third said: “What great content! Normal hardworking people, and Lisa is so natural”

“So delighted for lovely Lisa,” another agreed.