25-05-2025
Radford daughter shares ‘peaceful' update after hinting she's split from her hubby of ten years
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The Radford daughter shared her heartbreaking update with fans earlier this week
RADFORD fans were rattled this week after learning that one of the family's daughters may be going through a divorce.
Sophie Broadley, Sue and Noel's eldest daughter, hinted that she had split from her husband of ten years Joe in a recent Instagram story.
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However, it seems that fans need not worry about the 32-year-old who shared an update with her followers last night.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the mum-of-three shared a snap of herself relaxing in a cream pair of pyjamas complete with fluffy slippers.
Captioning the snap, she wrote: 'PJS AND A PEACEFUL NIGHT.'
it comes aftera recent Instagram Q&A, Sophie was asked by a curious fan if she was single after being married for almost ten years.
Unfortunately, the mum-of-three's reply implied the marriage hadn't worked out.
The 31-year-old replied: "YES. That's all that will be said on it."
Sophie, who starred in Channel 5 's '22 Kids & Counting' alongside her parents and 21 siblings, tied the knot with Joseph Broadley back in 2015.
The pair have three children together, Daisy Mae, 12, Ayprill Louise, 10, and Leo, nine.
Earlier in the Q&A session, Sophie was asked how she and Joe were.
When they asked, 'How are you and Joe?', Sophie answered: 'How are we... TBC. Privacy'.
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While she chose not to elaborate on their relationship, her Instagram handle still reads Sophoe Broadley.
But the separation may not come as a surprise to fans of the family's TV show.
Last August, in an episode of '22 Kids & Counting,' Sophie broke down in tears and revealed that she had hit rock bottom.
During the run-up to her 30th birthday, she reflected on how her life had changed since becoming a mother.
She said: "Usually people in their twenties are out partying, but my twenties were very different, I had three kids, all within a year between them.
"It's hard going, it's definitely hard going. It's the same routine every day, it's so full on, all the time."
Who's who in the Radford family?
The Radfords are Britain's biggest family with 22 children.
Here are the kids from eldest to youngest include:
Chris - born May 7, 1989
Sophie - born December 13, 1993
Chloe - born July 31, 1995
Jack - born April 9, 1997
Daniel - born March 3, 1999
Luke - born October 1, 2000
Millie Radford - born August 29, 2001
Katie - born November 14, 2002
James - born October 17, 2003
Ellie - born May 6, 2005
Aimee - born April 21, 2006
Josh - born July 3, 2007
Max - born December 11, 2008
Tillie - born May 2, 2010
Oscar - born October 22, 2011
Casper, - born October 3, 2012
Hallie - born June 3, 2015
Phoebe - born July 24, 2016
Archie - born September 18, 2017
Bonnie - born November 6, 2018
Heidie - born April 3, 2020
The mum also acknowledged that her relationship with Joe had suffered since having children.
She revealed: "With me and Joe, we used to go out to cinemas, out for meals, go out shopping, do all sorts of things. Had things and it all stopped.
"Because I've seen my mum and dad so happy, I do feel like I should be like that as well. However, it's not for everyone."
Sophie also opened up about how she felt about her body, explaining: "I used to be fit as a fiddle and I've let myself go a bit.
"Confidence completely shattered.
"I've realised I'm not as fit as I used to be and I don't look as good as I used to.
"I don't like my legs, I don't like my belly, I don't like my arms, I just don't like anything, at all."
Even Sue Radford, recognised the strain Sophie was feeling.
She said: "Sophie is a very busy mum, she does long hours at work, she's up early in the morning.
"And I sometimes feel, is she stuck in a rut.
"I'm not wanting to interfere, but she seems to be in a really bad place, and I'm not sure I can leave it any longer.
"She seems quiet and distant recently."
While the family rallied around Sophie back in August 2024, organising a birthday trip to Amsterdam in a bid to cheer her up, it is obvious the effects were short-lived.
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