Amanda Owen has hit back at her critics who have accused her of not being a real farmer and simply pretending perform the role for TV.

The reality star, 51, took to Instagram to share an unglamorous insight into the reality of her life on her family’s farm in Yorkshire.

Amanda said in a video that while she had spent the previous night on stage as a celeb, the next day she was tending to her sheep pens in the rain.

The mum-of-nine explained that she was in the process of loading up a number of sheep to be sold at auction, as is common on working farms.

The Our Yorkshire Farm star defiantly said: ‘For any people who say, “She’s not for real, she’s just a pretend farmer,’ sorry but these hands do tell a different story.’”

The post included some selfies as well as pictures of the sheep in their pen and, naturally, a snap of Amanda selling the animals at auction.

Amanda Owen, 51, has hit back at her critics who have accused her of not being a real farmer and simply pretending to do the roll for TV
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Amanda Owen, 51, has hit back at her critics who have accused her of not being a real farmer and simply pretending to do the roll for TV

The mum-of-nine explained that she was in the process of loading up a number of sheep to be sold at auction, as is common on working farms
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The mum-of-nine explained that she was in the process of loading up a number of sheep to be sold at auction, as is common on working farms

The reality star, 51, took to Instagram to share an unglamorous insight into the reality of her life on her family's farm in Yorkshire
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The reality star, 51, took to Instagram to share an unglamorous insight into the reality of her life on her family’s farm in Yorkshire

Amanda captioned the post: ‘Goodness me, some serious contrasts going on at the moment. It takes some handling, from high glamour to muck midden in no particular order.

‘Hawes auction mart with sheep, catching up with folk and watching trade.

‘This is what it is all about, grass roots level farming, stockmanship, food on plates and turning out whatever the weather. Keeping the shelves full and our nation fed.

‘Don’t look the other way and pretend that we can manage without farmers, we can’t.’

The mum and farmer has become a well-known face on reality TV alongside her large brood and ex-husband Clive.

Since 2018, the family have given fans an insight into the reality of farming life through their Channel 4 programme Our Yorkshire Farm.

Fans were quick to praise the reality star in the comments section for hitting out at her critics, with many agreeing that she very much is a real farmer.

They wrote: ‘Been watching for years and following a long time – she IS a real farmer and Lordy, she works hard!’

Amanda defiantly said: 'For any people who say, "She's not for real, she's just a pretend farmer,' sorry but these hands do tell a different story'"
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Amanda defiantly said: ‘For any people who say, “She’s not for real, she’s just a pretend farmer,’ sorry but these hands do tell a different story’”

Since 2018, the family have given fans an insight into the reality of farming life through their Channel 4 programme Our Yorkshire Farm
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Since 2018, the family have given fans an insight into the reality of farming life through their Channel 4 programme Our Yorkshire Farm

Others said: ‘Not sure how you do it all!’;

‘Don’t justify yourself to anyone Amanda. What you do speaks for itself. You do you!’;

‘God bless you and your family Amanda. You work so hard and are an inspiration to many.’;

‘Loving the contrast, and you can definitely do both, perfectly.’

The defiant post comes after Amanda recently announced that her family had suffered a heartbreaking loss.

The TV farmer, 51, took to social media to share the heartbreaking update with her loyal fan base this week.

Posting on Instagram, the mum shared a sweet snap of their four-legged companion alongside the caption ‘Mourning #Chalky.’

She also shared footage of Chalky’s final outings at their Ravenseat Farm in Yorkshire.

Amanda Owen has been left devastated as she announced the death of her beloved family dog to fans
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Amanda Owen has been left devastated as she announced the death of her beloved family dog to fans

The TV farmer took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking update with her loyal fan base this week, and shared a sweet snap of their four-legged companion alongside the caption 'Mourning #Chalky'
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The TV farmer took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking update with her loyal fan base this week, and shared a sweet snap of their four-legged companion alongside the caption ‘Mourning #Chalky’

She also shared another snap of her pet memorial box for the family's beloved pet, which featured sweet goodbye messages on the top and green painted paw prints
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She also shared another snap of her pet memorial box for the family’s beloved pet, which featured sweet goodbye messages on the top and green painted paw prints

Amanda said: ‘Chalky’s adventures continued even when her mobility was limited. She never paused.’

She added: ‘Always the traveller and known affectionately as Chalky Trailarse, she just came along with us, whatever task we were undertaking.’

Amanda had been keeping fans updated about her dog’s deteriorating health in recent times and previously said how Chalky was ‘fading’ after living a fulfilling life.

Fans flooded Amanda with condolences, with one writing: ‘So sorry. What a fabulous life he had with you all.’

A second replied: ‘I’m sorry to hear Chalky died, what a family he had to be young and grow older with, you could see he was truly loved, sending you all big hugs.’

‘I’m really sorry to hear Chalky has died. Amanda. Sending love to you and all of your family,’ said a third.

Our Yorkshire Farm is available to stream on Channel 5.