Sue Radford, the celebrated matriarch of Britain's biggest family, has left her social media followers utterly stunned after showcasing a dramatic physical transformation. The 50-year-old star of Channel 5's 22 Kids and Counting posted a mirror selfie that prompted many to believe they were looking at one of her daughters, not Sue herself.
From Housework to the Gym: A New Routine
In the now-viral post from Monday, 20th January 2026, Sue was pictured wearing a sleek black gym set. She captioned the snap: "Housework done. Tip run done. Car changed. Now time for the gym. Productive Monday. #Motivation #Gym #Housework." The casual selfie highlighted her significantly slimmer figure, a result of her dedicated fitness journey which began last year.
The response in the comments was immediate and filled with disbelief. One fan wrote, "I thought this was Sophie for a second!" while another added, "Thought you were one of the girls... Well done, Sue." Others simply praised her appearance with messages like "You look amazing, Sue" and "Wow, amazing."
Hitting Goal Weight and Gaining Confidence
Sue has successfully lost around two stone (approximately 12.7kg) after committing to a healthier lifestyle. She later shared her joy at reaching her target, entering what she calls the "eight-stone bracket." The mother-of-22 revealed that her size 12 trousers are now loose on her.
Speaking on Instagram about her transformation, Sue said: "I never thought I'd ever wear anything like this again, but I feel so much healthier and more confident after losing nearly two stone. I had put on so much weight just eating rubbish food and felt awful. I'm now back in the eight-stone bracket, which is where I wanted to be, so I'm really chuffed."
Poolside Proof of Hard Work
The Radford family matriarch further displayed the results of her hard work with a sun-drenched poolside photo, where she wore a scarlet swimsuit. Admirers were quick to flood the post with praise, with one exclaiming, "22 children and a body like that!" Another gushed, "You are absolutely unbelievable... 22 children and a body of a 20-year-old."
Her daughter Chloe also joined in, complimenting her "glamorous mum" by writing, "Looking absolutely amazing." Sue, who had her first child Christopher at age 14, is famously the mother to 22 children. Her family includes Sophie, 32, Chloe, 30, Jack, 28, Daniel, 26, and many more, including Alfie, who was tragically stillborn in 2014, and her youngest, Heidie, aged 5.
Her journey serves as a powerful testament to the positive impacts of dedication to health and fitness, proving it's never too late to make a change and feel incredible in your own skin.
