22 Kids and Counting star announces marriage split as they issue nine-word statement on relationship status
Sophie Radford, the eldest daughter of Sue and Noel Radford from Channel 5’s 22 Kids & Counting, has confirmed she is single, suggesting her marriage of nearly a decade has come to an end.
The 31-year-old, who wed Joseph Broadley in 2015, made the revelation during a recent Instagram Q&A session with followers.
The couple, who share three children together, appear to have called time on their relationship after almost 10 years of marriage.
Sophie has previously spoken about the challenges they faced as a couple after having children, noting how their social life dramatically changed.
During the Instagram Q&A, when directly asked “Are you single?”, Sophie responded with a simple “YES” before adding: “That’s all that will be said on it.”
Another follower had asked about her relationship with Joe, to which she gave an equally cryptic reply: “How are we… TBC. Privacy.”
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Despite the apparent confirmation of her single status, Sophie’s Instagram page still features her married name Sophie Broadley.
The revelation has sparked concern among fans of the popular Channel 5 reality show, with Sophie firmly shutting down any further questions about her personal situation.
Sophie and Joseph Broadley married in 2015 and have three children together – Daisy Mae, 12, Ayprill Louise, 10, and Leo, nine.
The family has featured prominently on the Channel 5 reality show alongside Sophie’s parents Sue and Noel Radford and her numerous siblings.
Sophie, who is Sue and Noel’s second child and eldest daughter, has been open about the challenges of family life in the past.
The couple’s apparent split may not come as a complete surprise to viewers of the programme, as Sophie had previously discussed relationship difficulties on camera.
In a previous clip from the show, Sophie candidly discussed how parenthood had transformed her relationship with Joe.
“We used to go out to cinemas, out for meals, go out shopping, do all sorts of things. And it all stopped,” she admitted.
Sophie also reflected on the intensity of raising three children close in age, saying: “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,” she continued, highlighting the daily challenges of family life.
In a clip discussing her life approaching 30, Sophie revealed she had hit “rock bottom” and compared her relationship to her parents’ happiness.
“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,” she said.
The news of Sophie’s relationship status comes shortly after her sister Chloe shared her own challenges as a new mother.
Chloe recently posted about struggling to find a routine with her second child, saying: “Everything seems to be all over the place,” while showing the reality of parenthood, including a pile of dirty dishes.