22 Kids and Counting fans 'had to look twice' as star looks unrecognisable

Fans of the hit Channel 5 show, 22 Kids and Counting, have been sending birthday wishes to Chloe Radford as she marks her 30th birthday this weekend.

Chloe Radford has been a staple part of the popular programme, which recently saw Sue and Noel navigate a significant family shift, since it began in 2021.

At the time, the mother of two was the eldest sibling still residing at home before she left to move in with her boyfriend.

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Despite moving out, Chloe continues to play a crucial role in the Channel 5 series, often seen in the factory and assisting with family matters.

Over the weekend, Chloe took to Instagram to share glimpses of her 30th birthday celebrations. She posted a photo of herself donned in a striking red dress, paired with gold heels, and her hair styled in elegant waves, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Holding a glass of bubbly, she captioned the post: "Celebrating 30". Her sister Sophie joined in the festivities, sharing a group photo of them all laughing together.

Fans were quick to send their birthday greetings to Chloe, with one commenting: "You all look beautiful."

Another fan complimented: "Beautiful, love that dress! You look so much like Sophie xx", while another added: "You look beautiful Hope you have the best time xxx"

One well-wisher said: "Happy Birthday Chloe! Enjoy your special day!!" Another echoed similar sentiments, saying: "Happy Birthday I had look twice I thought you were Sophie."

In agreement another person was struck by her resemblance to her sister, commenting: "Absolutely gorgeous thought this was Sophie at first, have the best time xxxx"

Chloe's birthday festivities are taking place just before a new episode of 22 Kids and Counting airs, which will document her challenges during her second pregnancy.

A sneak peek of the upcoming episode revealed Chloe admitting she felt "knackered" while still working at the factory.

One scene shows her driving with her father, Noel, who has to stop the car as Chloe begins to retch by the roadside. The episode then takes a dramatic turn as someone is seen dashing towards a building.

A series of quick cuts show Chloe in hospital, and when asked what's wrong, she responds: "It doesn't feel like he's moving."

Fortunately, it appears that all ended well, as Chloe welcomed her second son, Bodhi, earlier this year.

22 Kids and Counting is available to watch on MY5.