22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford details 'disagreements' with Noel as pair are divided
22 Kids and Counting star Sue Radford has opened up about her feelings towards her husband Noel, who is choosing to find his birth mother in a new special TV spin-off.
Both Noel and Sue Radford were adopted as babies and met later when they were children, having their first child together when Sue was just 14 years old and Noel was 18. As of 2021, the pair have had 22 children together and have starred in numerous TV programmes focussing on their huge family and their own difficult upbringings.
Throughout the years, Noel has been candid when speaking about his childhood experiences, having been adopted in 1971 at just 10 days old. Over the years, Noel has candidly spoken about being adopted and hopes to find his biological parents.
However, despite being adopted herself, Sue has no interest in finding her own biological parents, which has caused some divided opinion between the couple. In this next series, viewers who already feel very much a part of their family's life can follow Noel along as he embarks on an emotional journey to track down the woman who gave birth to him all those years ago.
A teaser clip of the upcoming episodes unveils more about Noel's feelings. He shared: "It really is a massive thing going looking for your birth mum after all this time. I think I'd like to meet her; yeah, I think I would."
The now 54-year-old confessed that he felt it was his 'duty' to try and find his mother, adding that "They might be desperate to see us." Although his wife doesn't seem to share the same sentiment, as a woman who has given birth herself, she seems to hold less empathy for the parents that decided to give them away as babies.
Sue added: "My birth mum was in the same situation as I was in. But I chose to keep my baby, and my mum put me up for adoption. My birth mum didn't want me, and that does affect you. It has caused a few disagreements between me and Noel. My mum and dad are my mum and dad, and that's it."
The brand new series airs on Channel 5 this Sunday night, July 20, with the first episode following the couple as they arrange to meet with an adoption specialist.
A synopsis of the episode states: "For more than three years, Noel Radford has been attempting to make contact with his birth mother but has always drawn a blank. This leads his wife, Sue, to hire an adoption specialist in one final attempt to help her husband fulfil his dream, but it comes with unexpected consequences."
Since 2021, the Radford's story has captured the hearts of the nation, and viewers are keen to continue to watch their large family embark on new endeavours. After making the announcement that the couple will be returning to our screens, fans were eager to see what the family of 24 have in store.
A fan commented on the announcement: "Great, can't wait. I love your family, and it was very moving watching Noel tracing his birth mother. Me and my twin brother and I were adopted, and I can understand how he feels wanting to know."
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