The Radfords head on yet ANOTHER holiday in £40k motorhome – days after £52k Florida trip & Katie's worrying social post

The Sun

10-05-2025

BRITAIN'S biggest family may have only just got home from a jaw-dropping holiday to Florida, but they are already away on yet another trip.
Last year, the Radford family went on 18 holidays in just 12 months and father-of-22 Noel Radford shared their plans to travel the globe again this year.
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So if you thought the huge brood were going to slow down, you'll need to think again.
Just days after returning to the UK from their epic trip to the States, Sue Radford and her clan have headed off on a weekend break in their lavish motorhome.
The Radfords have been on numerous trips in their swish motorhome, which is said to have cost them a whopping £40,000.
While the family haven't confirmed where in the country they are spending this weekend, the family's matriarch has taken to social media to show off snippets from their relaxing trip.
Yesterday, Sue posted on her Instagram stories showing off some of her children relaxing in a luxe hot tub.
Moments later, Sue shared a snap of the family's BBQ, as they prepared koftas and chicken.
The mother, who was 13 when she gave birth to her first child, also uploaded an image of their infamous motorhome, which she revealed is 'honestly the BEST thing we've ever bought,' as her kids sunbathed outside and relaxed on camping chairs.
Following this, this morning, Sue uploaded a picture of a beautiful blue sky and alongside a heart eye emoji she wrote: 'Breakfast outside.'
Even their sausage dog was spotted in the snap, as Sue beamed: "Absolutely love this site.'
The Radford's posh Florida trip
But the Radford's motorhome trip follows their epic Easter getaway to Florida, whereby the family celebrated Sue's 50th birthday.
Inside the Radfords' snowy weekend away in £40k motorhome - as mum-of-22 Sue shares the nifty way she gets some alone time-
The Lancashire-based brood enjoyed a sun-soaked extravaganza which was estimated to cost them £52,000.
Despite telling The Mirror they have been "feeling the pinch" financially, they were said to spare no expense on the holiday of a lifetime.
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Sue shared snaps from the birthday bonanza, including pictures of her bumper brood at Disney parks and enjoying their villa's pool.
While one family shot showed the Radfords posing with Donald Duck, another showed two of her girls wearing matching outfits and backpacks with identical dolls inside - presumably a new purchase during the trip.
How does family-of-22 the Radfords afford to live?
AS Britain's biggest family, it may come as no surprise that Sue and Noel Radford must have some hefty bills.
Between them, they have a whopping 22 children and seven dogs, which often has some people wonder how they manage their money.
The Radfords support themselves with the proceeds of Noel's bakery, The Radford Pie Company, which is located near their home.
On their website, it says: 'We have owned our own lovely bakery since 1999 which is how we manage to provide for (and feed) our huge and expanding family as well as for the local people of Heysham and Morecambe.'
The family expanded their business to cater to online orders placed across the UK.
The business is a family affair, with Noel at the helm, and some of their children helping out.
The older kids, who are working at least part-time, don't get a free ride as they're made to pay a small amount of rent to their parents.
"Us older ones do pay a little bit of board. Granted it's not a lot but I'm also trying to save up for my own house at the moment.' their daughter Chloe said in a video on the YouTube channel.
Sue added: "We've always said if you want to buy somewhere, renting is a bit of dead money, so we'd rather you saved that money up and stayed at home a bit longer.
'I also do believe they should pay board if they are earning. We've always been brought up by our parents that we had to pay board.'
Noel and Sue famously don't rely on benefits for their bumper brood and live off their pie shop for income.
They also revealed they make money from brand partnerships on social media.
The Radford family stars in their own reality TV show 22 Kids and Counting - which has run for four series.
Brand expert Andy Barr believes Noel and Sue have been paid less than £10,000 for each show.
He told the Daily Mail: "The typical fee per episode is going to be in the thousands rather than the tens or hundreds of thousands that people often think is the case with TV shows of this nature.
"If they continue to get commissioned for a fourth or fifth season, then they are going to be able to command a higher fee."
He estimates that the Radfords make £ 5,000 an episode.
Katie Radford's concerning social media post
Not only this, but the motorhome trip comes just two days after Katie Radford, who doesn't appear to have joined the family this weekend, sparked concern online that she and her boyfriend Connor Carter have split.
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Seven months after she gave birth to her first child, Ronnie Hudson Carter, the 22-year-old, who is a member of Britain's Biggest Family and stars in the hit Channel 5 show 22 Kids & Counting, shared a brutal post online about having 'less people' in her life.
The brunette, who found out she was pregnant after being with Connor for six years, revealed something that people often say to her, as she penned: 'You don't speak to anyone anymore.'
To this, Katie posted a stunning sunset snap from her recent family holiday, which saw Connor absent from all pictures.
The Radford Family's TV history
THE first ever episode of 22 Kids and Counting aired on Channel 5 on 22nd February, 2021.
After the first series - which had just four episodes in it - performed well, Channel 5 commissioned a 10-episode second season, which was broadcast in 2022.
They went on to commission a third series, which included a Christmas special aired in December 2023.
The fourth season began airing in January 2024, but fans were left disappointed when it stopped after six episodes.
Sue and Noel reassured viewers that they were just taking a little break, and the next episode will be airing on 21st July.
You can catch up on all previous episodes of 22 Kids and Counting on My 5, here.
The third eldest Radford daughter then confirmed: 'Less people, less drama, less stress. More peace.'
Following this, she added: 'Honestly the best way.'
But fans were left worried after the indirect snaps, as one asked: 'Sorry if a bit personal but have you and Connor split up?'
Nt only this, but someone else wrote: 'If you don't mind me asking but are you and Connor still together as I didn't see him on your holiday in Florida."