Britain's biggest family gets even bigger as Millie Radford reveals ‘surprise new addition' to her brood
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BRITAIN'S biggest family has got even bigger, as Millie Radford has revealed the 'surprise new addition' to her brood.
Mum-of-three Millie, who first became a parent at 19 and is Sue and Noel Radford's third eldest daughter, got candid on the eight-week-old newest member of her family.
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Millie Radford has left fans gushing after sharing the "surprise" new member of her family
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Posting online, Millie, 23, was joined by her husband Harley Passmore, as they gave followers a close-up look at their 'new addition"
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Millie's youngest child Elodie is just 22 months old and she's now got a Jack-A-Poo puppy named Bella
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Millie is also mother to Ophelia Jo and son Chester Bleu
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Posting on social media, Millie, 23, who recently opened up on a holiday mishap when travelling to the States, was joined by her husband Harley Passmore, as they shared their 'big surprise' with fans, leaving many totally stunned.
Millie, who is already mother to Ophelia, four, Chester, three, and Elodie, 22 months, beamed as she said: 'Hi guys - so we have a big surprise to share with you all.'
Following this, Harley chimed in and claimed: 'Ophelia was begging us for ages, it was at least a year.'
The couple then held up their 'new addition' - a Jack-A-Poo puppy named Bella.
Harley explained: 'She's literally just over eight weeks old,' whilst Millie continued: 'She is teething at the minute, so she's just chewing everything.
'She absolutely loves this mayhem house - when I picked her up, in her litter she was probably the most playful one, which was very ideal, especially for this household because it's just constantly mad.'
The 22 Kids & Counting star then admitted: 'I was scared to get a dog - three young kids and a dog, but she has been great.
'She's settled in really well as well - so yeah, that's our new addition.'
Moments later, Harley, who was previously filmed breaking down in tears on his wedding day to Millie, then recognised: 'I had to beg Millie.
'Millie wasn't too keen at first, she thought it would have been a bad idea, but I feel like it's been such a good idea because I feel like it's changed Ophelia's behaviour.
Millie Radford who had first baby at 19 says mum Sue is crazy for having 22 kids & insists she'll stop at three
'She's starting school in September, so I thought it'd help out loads.'
Millie's TikTok clip, which she posted on her official account @millie.radford, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 134,200 views, 5,452 likes and 76 comments.
Who's who in the Radford family?
The Radfords are Britain's biggest family with 22 children.
Here are the kids from eldest to youngest include: Chris - born May 7, 1989
Sophie - born December 13, 1993
Chloe - born July 31, 1995
Jack - born April 9, 1997
Daniel - born March 3, 1999
Luke - born October 1, 2000
Millie Radford - born August 29, 2001
Katie - born November 14, 2002
James - born October 17, 2003
Ellie - born May 6, 2005
Aimee - born April 21, 2006
Josh - born July 3, 2007
Max - born December 11, 2008
Tillie - born May 2, 2010
Oscar - born October 22, 2011
Casper, - born October 3, 2012
Hallie - born June 3, 2015
Phoebe - born July 24, 2016
Archie - born September 18, 2017
Bonnie - born November 6, 2018
Heidie - born April 3, 2020
Millie's fans were overjoyed by the couple's latest 'addition' to their brood and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
One person said: 'So cute.'
Another added: 'Aww lovely your little new addition.'
They will probably abandon that dog when they go on their millionth holiday
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A third commented: 'Lovely puppy.'
Meanwhile, someone else wrote: 'She's adorable.'
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.
Whilst one user beamed: 'The dog and kids can grow together and learn with each other."
However, at the same time, one user snapped: 'They will probably abandon that dog when they go on their millionth holiday.'
But to this, Millie confidently wrote back and set the record straight, as she claimed: 'We ain't going on holiday this year.'
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Millie's fans thought her puppy was "adorable"
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But others believed she may "abandon" the puppy to go on holiday, which she wasn't afraid to clap back to
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Would recommend.' Shade range: 40 Coverage: Buildable Finish: Luminous matte Size: 30ml Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid Pros Contains hyaluronic acid SPF39 PA++ Suited to sensitive skin Boasts long wear Cons We noticed one reviewer said they did notice separation after 'a long day' so may benefit from a setting powder 9. Kosas BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream Chances are you'll have seen this one on TikTok - it's beloved by content creators thanks to its skin beautifying abilities. It's light, but buildable, and can be teamed with a concealer for added coverage. Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'I've been testing this tinted gel for a few months now and I'm officially hooked. I have combination, problematic skin (to say the least) so I need to be rest assured that incorporating any new base products into my routine won't break me out. This, I kid you not, has left me with some of the best skin I've had in years. I apply a small amount with my fingers tips and blend it across my whole complexion. Not only does it refine and even out my skin instantly, but the assortment of skin loving ingredients (think zinc to minimise redness and copper peptides to boost collagen) has plumped and soothed in the long run, too. I do have to give it a little top up around about lunch time, though - but it leaves me looking so radiant that I can't really complain.' Shade range: 24 Coverage: Light Finish: Dewy Size: 30ml Ingredients: Zinc, copper peptides, collagen Pros Zinc calms redness and irritation Can be applied using finger tips Silky, blendable formula Cons May need topping up throughout the day - especially for those with oilier complexions. One reviewer said the texture can cling on to dry patches 10. Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick Price: £49 Ideal for travelling, the Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick is a long-wearing high-pigment dream suited to those who prefer a bit of extra coverage. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'My all-time favourite foundation comes in stick form! It may look thick and uber-coverage at first but upon application you'll find it blends out a dream and comes equipped with a natural-looking finish – and that's all down to the innovative formula which means it boasts the fluidity of a liquid and the weightlessness of a powder in one. It's both my go-to for a quick fix face and an ultra-glam evening. There's several shade options suited to most undertones, plus it's incredibly long lasting - useful to those with oily meets combination skin types.' What the Grazia Beauty Testing Panel says: Becky Cook is 38 years old with blemish-prone combination skin. She says, 'As a busy mum to three young boys, I'm always on the lookout for products that are quick and easy to use. At 38, I've been dealing with combination skin for years, and I've relied on the same foundation for over 20 years (in its interactions, 12hr stay, 24hr stay, 48hr stay). I also have fair skin with blemishes, redness, and birthmarks, so full coverage is a must for me. I tested the foundation for the first time on a typical hectic school drop-off morning, with only a moisturiser as my base, true to my lifestyle. I wanted to see how the foundation performed in my real and raw routine. Straight away I was impressed by how smoothly it went on and the level of coverage it provided. The Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick does deliver on its promise of full, concealer-like coverage and provides a perfect colour match. However, I struggled with blending. That said, I did receive some positive feedback on my skin, with a colleague mentioning how clear it looked, which I do attribute to the foundation's impressive coverage.' Shade range: 32 Coverage: Full Finish: Natural Size: 7.2g Pros Blendable formula and finish Waterproof Coverage is buildable Great for travelling Cons Very dry skin types may not love the thick(ish) coverage Can emphasise pores or dry patches if not blended properly Doesnt feel weightless, according to Cook 11. Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Reset Serum Foundation Price: £15.99 This serum foundation combines the power of skincare and make-up into one. It provides skin perfecting coverage and an even skin tone with a satin matte finish, and is powered by a cocktail of 2% niacinamide and bisabolol. It comes clinically and dermatologically tested, so you can rest assured it is suitable for sensitive skin. Experience a healthy looking skin with What the Grazia Beauty Testing Panel says: Lauren Howe is 39 years old mum and loves a medium coverage foundation with a 'lit from within' glow. She says: 'My first time trying the Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2 in 1 Serum Foundation was a bit of trial and error with regards to application. Having used both the beauty blender and my foundation brush I'd recommend this is best applied with your fingers for a seamless, skin-like finish. It blended in really well and was easily buildable. It's perfect for a weekend as it still let my skin show through for a more natural look. The addition of the skincare really did make it feel like I wasn't wearing any make-up, and with a little concealer for areas that needed additional coverage, was great at just making me look a little more polished. I loved that it could be applied with my fingers, and the glow it gave was definitely above its pay grade so would be a nice option if your skin is a little less oily/combination than mine.' Shade range: 9 Coverage: Medium, natural coverage Finish: Satin matte Size: 30ml Pros Glowy finish Great value for money Easy to apply Cons Limited shade range Can wear off easily 12. Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation Price: £36.50 This natural-looking soft matte finish foundation claims to be water, humidity, and sweat-proof, while lending a buildable medium coverage. It boasts in-built spherical setting powders that help to absorb sweat and oil, alongside 3% niacinamide to improve skin texture while perfecting the look of it with an ultra-thin, featherweight and comfortable formula. What the Grazia Beauty Testing Panel says: Gagandeep Chauhan is in her 20s and has combination skin. She says, 'I used the foundation almost every day for a fortnight. I started by applying the foundation to my face with a brush followed by a beauty blender to blend into my skin, which was very easy to do and didn't leave any fine lines or feel cakey – my skin felt very breathable and had a nice dewy look. When actually applying the foundation to my face I was surprised by how light it felt on the skin, I could hardly feel the liquid on me which meant it applied seamlessly. I usually use a thick foundation on my combination skin, but was surprised to find that Urban Decay's gave me much more coverage - my hyperpigmentation acne and pores were more hidden - even though it felt lighter on my skin.' Shade range: 40 Coverage: Buildable medium coverage Finish: Soft matte Size: 30ml Pros Lightweight and breathable finish Doesnt require a setting powder Improves skin quality Cons Can feel dry after 12 hours of wear What's The Best Way To Prep Combination Skin For Make-Up? 'Firstly I'd look out for products that are non-comedogenic which means non-pore clogging ,' explains Enya. 'You can prep your complexion with two different products to suit your combination skin. Use a more mattifying primer around the t-zone and a more hydrating product around the cheeks or anywhere else where you might be dry. Her top tip? 'Leave behind any rich moisturisers. Those should be saved for bedtime. Otherwise, your make-up will slide off the skin.' What's The Best Way To Apply Foundation For Combination Skin? 'The best way to apply foundation for combination skin is dependant on what finish you're after. I don't believe there's a right or wrong way to apply foundation for an oily meets dry complexion. It's so much more important to ensure you're using the right foundation for your skin type. I would use a flat brush starting from the middle of the face and out towards the jaw line if I wanted a heavy finish. For a lighter finish I'd use a more rounded fluffy brush, and for a 'flawless filter' type look I'd always use a sponge.' Rachael Martin is Grazia's Beauty Director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen's University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
