Channel 4's Gogglebox sensation Sophie Sandiford has sent shockwaves through her fanbase after celebrating a significant milestone birthday, with many followers refusing to believe her actual age.
A Birthday Surprise for Fans
The beloved television personality, who hails from Blackpool, recently marked her 30th birthday, an event that prompted an outpouring of well-wishes but also widespread astonishment among viewers. The revelation emerged on a popular Gogglebox Facebook fan page where one admirer posted, "Happy birthday to Sophie who turned 30 today!"
While countless fans took the opportunity to send birthday greetings to Sophie and her brother Pete, numerous commentators expressed their sheer disbelief about her age. Many insisted that the florist appears considerably younger than her years would suggest.
One stunned follower remarked, "Wouldn't have said she's 30!" while another concurred, "I thought that, she looks younger." A third simply added their agreement with a definitive "100%" confirming the shared sentiment of surprise across the fan community.
Family Tributes and Engagement Joy
Sophie's brother and Gogglebox co-star Pete Sandiford also marked the special occasion with a heartfelt tribute on his Instagram account. He shared a nostalgic throwback photograph of the pair and captioned it warmly: "Happy 30th birthday to my partner in crime since birth!"
The post quickly attracted attention from their television colleagues and followers alike. Fellow Gogglebox cast member Izzi Warner commented: "Happy birthday Sophie!! Hope you have the best time celebrating." Her sister Ellie Warner also joined in, writing: "Happy birthday Sophie fabulous day."
This birthday celebration comes shortly after another major life event for Sophie, who got engaged last month to her partner Ben McKeown. The couple announced their happy news on social media, sharing images from the luxury Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland alongside the simple declaration: "WE'RE ENGAGED" accompanied by heart and ring emojis.
The television star proudly displayed her beautiful sapphire engagement ring, which features a stunning silver band surrounded by diamonds. Sophie's engagement even became a talking point on Gogglebox itself, with brother Pete joking that she was "milking it" as she showcased the dazzling ring to the camera.
From Blackpool to National Favourites
Sophie first joined the long-running Channel 4 programme back in 2017 for its tenth series, appearing alongside her brother Pete. The sibling duo quickly established themselves as firm favourites with the audience, charming viewers with their witty banter, sharp one-liners, and humorous commentary on television highlights.
Away from their television careers, Pete manages a building company and is a proud father to two children, while Sophie operates as a professional florist. The Blackpool-based pair continue to entertain the nation every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4, bringing their unique family dynamic and Lancashire charm to living rooms across the country.
