Gogglebox favourite Sophie Sandiford recently celebrated a big birthday but some fans can’t believe how old she is
Joe Crutchley Screen Time Reporter
16:16, 08 Nov 2025
Gogglebox Sophie Sandiford’s real age floors fans as she celebrates milestone birthday(Image: CHANNEL 4)
Gogglebox’s Sophie Sandiford has left fans gobsmacked after she recently celebrated a major birthday.
Sophie first joined the long-running Channel 4 show back in 2017 for series 10, along with brother Pete. And it didn’t take the siblings long to become firm favourites with viewers.
Over the years, Pete and Sophie – who live in Blackpool – have had fans in stitches thanks to their witty banter, one-liners and comical takes on the telly highlights.
Away from the TV show though, Pete is a building company boss and proud dad to two children. Meanwhile, Sophie is a florist and got engaged last month to partner Ben McKeown.
Sophie recently celebrated a big birthday
However, recently, Sophie celebrated a big birthday and fans have been left floored over her real age. On a Gogglebox Facebook fan page, one person wrote: “Happy birthday to Sophie who turned 30 today!”
And while plenty of Pete and Sophie’s fans wished Sophie well on her birthday, other fans shared their shock over her age, saying that she “looks a lot younger”. One person said: “Wouldn’t have said she’s 30!” Another added: “I thought that, she looks younger.” A third chimed in: “100%.”
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What’s more, Sophie’s brother Pete also paid tribute to Sophie on her birthday. Taking to his Instagram, he shared a throwback photo of the pair and wrote in the caption: “Happy 30th birthday to my partner in crime since birth!”
Pete’s followers were quick to respond to the post to wish Sophie a happy birthday, as well as their co-stars. Fellow Gogglebox cast member Izzi Warner penned: “Happy birthday Sophie!! Hope you have the best time celebrating.”
Her sister Ellie also chimed in and penned: “Happy birthday Sophie fabulous day.” Meanwhile one of Pete and Sophie’s followers gushed: “Aww love watching you two on Googlebox! Happy Birthday.”
The pair joined the show back in 2017
It comes after Sophie got engaged last month to Ben McKeown. Sharing a picture surrounded by engagement balloons and snaps from luxury spa Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland, the couple penned: “WE’RE ENGAGED” with a heart and ring emoji.
The TV star included a snap of her stunning sapphire engagement ring too, which is on a silver band and surrounded by diamonds. Sophie also addressed her engagement news on Gogglebox with brother Pete joking she was “milking it” as she flaunted her dazzling ring to the camera.
Gogglebox airs every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.