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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘Let kids be kids' trolls rage as Chloe Radford shares staggering amount she spent on her 3-year-old's birthday presents
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHLOE Radford has been criticised by fans after revealing the staggering haul of gifts she bought for her daughter Mila's third birthday. The mum-of-two and daughter of Britain's biggest family, who recently gave birth to her second child Bodhi Reign on 28th April 2025, has been accused by trolls of spending 'too much' on her first born. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 Chloe Radford has left fans divided after showing off the huge haul of gifts she bought her daughter Mila for her third birthday Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa 10 Chloe got this Dimples' Wooden Light-Up Vanity Table and Stool, which retails for £49.99 Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa 10 The mum-of-two also nabbed this pack of four lip balms featuring Disney princesses Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa 10 Chloe then got Mila a 'mess-free colouring [set]' for £24.99, along with a playdough set Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa Posting on social media, the 29-year-old uploaded a video showing the presents she'd purchased for her daughter. In the two-minute-long clip, Chloe ran through the 10 gifts that she and partner Jake Wallace nabbed as they prepared for their little darling to turn three. Not only did the couple buy Mila a bike and a light-up vanity table, but the total cost was a whopping £240 on the gifts. Chloe, who shot to fame alongside Sue and Noel Radford, thanks to their TV show 15 Kids & Counting, which later evolved into 22 Kids & Counting, began the 'birthday haul' by showing her followers the £120 bike she bought for Mila. Chloe hailed the bike, which was purchased from popular brand Huffy, as Mila's first 'big present.' The bike has a metallic purple frame, a fluorescent pink seat, matching handlebars and is equipped with stabilisers. Chloe admitted that her little girl 'doesn't know how to ride it yet,' but confirmed that she would learn. The influencer then showed viewers the Dimples' Wooden Light-Up Vanity Table and Stool, which retails for £49.99, as she continued: 'And then her other big present is this vanity table.' Chloe, who is Noel and Sue's second eldest daughter, explained that Mila loves going into her and Jake's room to look in the mirror, as she added: 'I think she'll really enjoy having that in her own bedroom and pretending to do her hair and make-up.' The content creator, who is the third oldest Radford child, suggested that she and Jake had only bought Mila two big presents, but that's not to say that the other eight gifts shown in the clip were insignificant. Mum-of-22 Sue Radford's daughter Chloe sobs over her toddler's DIY haircut which looks like she's 'shaved her head' The haul also included a £29.99 remote-controlled Barbie car, which Mila received along with a Barbie doll and a £19.99 Minnie Mouse sink. In the video, which has been viewed 82,400 times, Chloe asked: 'Does anyone else's toddler love to just play in the bathroom sink?' I'm really excited to see her face when she opens all of these things in the morning Chloe Radford As a result, the blonde thought Mila would 'absolutely love' the gift as it would give her the chance to 'pretend to do a little bit of washing up.' As well as this, Chloe, who recently opened up on her 'brutal' birth with her son, got Mila a 'mess-free colouring [set]' for £24.99, along with a playdough set. Mila's other gifts included a football as she 'she absolutely loves football,' as well as two purchases from Home Bargains - a 'little fidget thing' and a pack of four lip balms featuring Disney princesses. Meet the Radfords' 22 kids Christopher, 36 The oldest Radford child, Chris works as a glazier and is married to Nicole Spencer. They have three children: Maise-Paige, eight, Jacob, five, and Oakland, three. Sophie Rose, 31 Sophie has her own cleaning company, Time for Sparkle, and shares three children with husband Joseph Bradley: Daisy, 12, Ayprill, 10, and Leo, nine. Chloe Anne, 29 Chloe's a make-up artist and is mum to daughter Milla, two, and son Bodhi, three months, with her boyfriend, Jake Wallace. Jack Richard, 28 Publicity-shy Jack prefers to stay out of the limelight, and hasn't publicly shared his relationship status or career. Daniel Leon, 26 After training to be in the RAF, Daniel had a near-fatal car crash in Bristol, which played out on his parents' TV show. He overcame his subsequent fear of driving in order to emigrate to Australia. Luke James, 24 Luke came out to his parents as bisexual in 2021 - warming viewers' hearts after Sue and Noel attended a Pride festival with him that summer. He works for the family's pie business. Millie Jo, 23 Millie is married to Harley Passmore and is mum to three children: Ophelia, four (from a previous relationship), and Chester, three, and Elodie, one (whom she shares with Harley). Katie Louise, 22 Katie works at a nursery and shares one nine-month-old son, Ronnie, with her boyfriend Connor Carter. James Edward, 21 James is busy working in the family's pie shop and hopes to run it someday. Ellie May, 20 Ellie's training to be a hairdresser, and has also worked part-time in a hotel housekeeping job. Aimee Elizabeth, 19 Aimee's also qualified to be a hairstylist and has famously practised her skills on family members in video clips. Josh Benjamin, 18 According to his parents, Josh was a 'nightmare' at school and he didn't commit to his studies - but that all changed when he found his passion as a sports coach. Max Joseph, 16 Max was diagnosed with autism in 2021, and has since struggled with socialising. Working in the pie shop has apparently helped him. Tillie May, 15 One of Tillie's legs stopped growing when she was just 18 months old, due to an infection. In 2019, she was fitted with a frame to help strengthen the limb, but - last year - it was revealed she'd need further treatment and potential surgery. Oscar Will, 13 Oscar has been described as having 'incredible initiative' at school. Casper Theo, 12 Casper always dreamt of being a footballer, but was gutted on his family's show when he didn't make it into a Premier League club's youth team. Alfie Thomas Alfie would have been the Radfords' 17th child, but he was tragically stillborn at three months. The Radfords refer to him as their 'missing heartbeat'. Hallie Alphia Beau, 10 Hallie's middle name was given in tribute to her late brother, who died just a year before her birth. Phoebe Willow, eight Phoebe has been awarded prizes at school for her achievements, much to her parents' pride. Archie Rowan, seven As the 20th Radford baby, Archie was expected to be the last - marking 'a nice, even number' in Sue's words. Bonnie Raye, six Again, Bonnie was expected to 'finish' the brood, but plans changed. Heidie Rose, five The youngest Radford child, mum Sue has since insisted: 'No, that's it now!' Clearly delighted with the presents, Chloe, who works as a bakery manager at the family's Radford Pie Company, explained: 'I'm really excited to see her face when she opens all of these things in the morning.' In another clip, the mother revealed that she also had a two-tier Monsters, Inc. cake made especially for Mila's birthday celebrations. As well as this, she also filmed Mila opening the gifts while wearing a party hat, as the little darling appeared to be just as thrilled with the haul as her mother had hoped. Big divide But despite Chloe and Mila being overjoyed with the gifts, not everyone online was as keen to share in their excitement. While a number of mums criticised Chloe for the amount she spent on Mila's gifts, others were disapproving of some of the presents, suggesting they weren't suitable for a three-year-old. Pretend to do hair and make-up at three? Let kids be kids TikTok user Referring to the cost of the haul, one user slammed: 'Too much.' Another added: 'Blimey, that's a lot.' At the same time, a third agreed and penned: 'I know it's your money but it's a bit much for a birthday. Wouldn't like to [see] her Christmas presents.' 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. Meanwhile, someone else commented: 'Pretend to do hair and make-up at three? Let kids be kids.' However, at the same time, others praised Chloe's efforts, as one person said: 'You can't help but spoil them - spoil them while you can hun.' A second asked: 'Why are people so negative? I don't think that it is an "excessive amount" at all. All lovely presents that she will use and enjoy.' Not only this, but a third rushed to support Chloe and shared: 'Some of the comments on here are ridiculous. So judgemental. Scroll on for god's sake.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 10 Some were shocked at the total price of the haul Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa 10 Some thought she had spent "too much" Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa 10 Chloe also had a two-tier Monsters, Inc. cake made especially for Mila Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa 10 The youngster was overjoyed with her gifts Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa 10 She was clearly thrilled with her football Credit: tiktok/@itschloexa
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Parents-of-22 Noel and Sue Radford fight back tears as they reveal ‘heartbreaking' moment that rocked their family
PARENTS of Britain's biggest family have revealed the 'heartbreaking' moment that rocked their family. In the most recent episode of Advertisement 12 Noel and Sue Radford have fought back tears and opened up on the "heartbreaking" moment that rocked their family Credit: Channel 5 12 In tonight's episode of 22 Kids & Counting, the family shared all on Sophie Walker's tragic death Credit: Channel 5 12 Sophie battled for seven years with Wilms tumour Credit: Instagram 12 The Radford family have been friends with Rebecca's 10 kids since 2013 Credit: Channel 5 On 6 July 2024, Now, during the emotional scenes of the latest episode of the Radford show, dad-of-22 Noel, 54, revealed the exact moment he received a shocking text from his close friend Jamie Walker, informing the family of Sophie's passing. The brave teenager started a four-week course of Over the years, she went into remission twice but relapsed four times. Advertisement Read more on the Radfords She battled for seven years with Wilms tumour - a rare type of kidney Sophie died with her twin sister Megan, 17, by her side, on what would have been the 10th birthday of Sue and Noel's 17th child Alfie, who As 'I got the text from Jamie that we've been absolutely dreading.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Noel gave viewers a close-up look at the tragic text, which alongside broken heart emojis, read: 'Sophie has gone, mate, hopefully to a better place.' Moments later, Noel, Britain's biggest family The Radfords rally together and sell some of their 'Millionaire mansion' possession in the wake of 'devastating news' 'Their 17-year-old daughter has been taken away from them.' For Advertisement The Radfords and the Walkers THE Radford family have been friends with Rebecca's 10 kids since 2013. Rebecca, who runs a hostel with husband Jamie, said: "We used to live in Morecambe, which is how we met the Radford family. "When I was pregnant with the twins, I told my midwife that I was nervous about my growing family. "My midwife told me that one of her ladies had just had her 13th baby and was doing great, which made me feel better. "Morecambe isn't a big place, so my husband Jamie and I reached out to Sue and Noel." The two families quickly bonded and would often go on holiday together to France or Cornwall. In 2014, the Walkers moved to Edinburgh but remained close to the Radfords, seeing them several times a year. Mum-of-22 Sue, 50, who had her first child at the age of 13, found herself lost for words and it was clear that the family were left equally as heartbroken as their parents, as seven-year-old Archie admitted: 'Phoebe's just came into the room and said Sophie's passed away. 'I don't really believe her, I don't really want to believe her. 'I didn't expect anything like this to happen, especially on Alfie's birthday.' 12 Sophie died with her twin sister Megan, 17, by her side, on what would have been the 10th birthday of Sue and Noel's 17th child Alfie, who was stillborn Credit: Channel 5 Advertisement 12 Sue was lost for words upon hearing about the teenager's death Credit: Channel 5 Following this, Oscar, 13, acknowledged: 'She was literally like a sister to us. 'I'm trying to distract myself. I don't want it to be in my mind all the time.' Gutted by the news, Advertisement I didn't think this day would ever come, you always thought she'd get better and live her life and yet, here we are Noel Radford Distraught for their close friends, Noel added: 'I just worry about Jamie and Rebecca and the rest of the family, how they're going to cope. 'Everything they do now is going to be without Sophie.' Later in the episode, on the day before the funeral, Noel continued: 'I didn't think this day would ever come, you always thought she'd get better and live her life and yet, here we are.' What is Wilms tumour? WILMS tumours are a type of kidney cancer that mainly affect children. They are also called nephroblastomas as they develop from cells called nephroblasts. Kidney cancer in children is rare but Wilms tumour is the most common type. About 85 children between the ages of 0 and 14 years are diagnosed with Wilms tumour each year in the UK - mostly children under 5. Rarely, Wilms tumours can develop in older children and very rarely, in adults. Wilms tumours usually only affect one kidney but in fewer than 10 out of 100 children, they can affect both kidneys. The most common symptom is a painless swelling of the abdomen. Parents might notice a lump in the tummy when bathing the baby, or if their child suddenly jumps a nappy size. A healthcare worker might notice a swollen tummy when the child is having a routine appointment. Other less common symptoms include: blood in their wee (urine) pain caused by bleeding inside the tumour loss of appetite raised blood pressure high temperature (fever) weight loss constipation generally feeling unwell being irritable due to their tummy feeling uncomfortable shortness of breath and cough (usually if the cancer has spread to the lungs) Two of the Radford children, Advertisement To which Ellie, 20, agreed: 'Yeah, I think that's why it's so hard to write.' 12 Ellie and Aimee prepared a speech for Sophie's funeral Credit: Channel 5 12 Aimee found saying goodbye "really hard" Credit: Channel 5 Aimee then sobbed: 'Knowing that you're saying a goodbye is really hard.' Advertisement To this, Noel, 'Grief is always going to be hard, but focusing on the good times you've had can really help.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 12 Last year, doctors discovered a tumour on Sophie's spine Credit: Instagram Advertisement 12 Sophie had her twin Megan by her side throughout her battle Credit: SWNS 12 The Radfords and the Walkers, seen together here, bonded over their large families Credit: SWNS 12 Noel shared his concerns for how Jamie and Rebecca would "cope" following their daughter's death Credit: Channel 5
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Parents-of-22 Noel and Sue Radford fight back tears as they reveal ‘heartbreaking' moment that rocked their family
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PARENTS of Britain's biggest family have revealed the 'heartbreaking' moment that rocked their family. In the most recent episode of 22 Kids & Counting, which will air on Channel 5 later this evening, Sue and Noel Radford fight back tears after learning that their best friend's daughter, Sophie Walker, 17, had died. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 12 Noel and Sue Radford have fought back tears and opened up on the "heartbreaking" moment that rocked their family Credit: Channel 5 12 In tonight's episode of 22 Kids & Counting, the family shared all on Sophie Walker's tragic death Credit: Channel 5 12 Sophie battled for seven years with Wilms tumour Credit: Instagram 12 The Radford family have been friends with Rebecca's 10 kids since 2013 Credit: Channel 5 On 6 July 2024, Sophie's cancer battle came to a devastating end, leaving the Radford family 'broken.' Now, during the emotional scenes of the latest episode of the Radford show, dad-of-22 Noel, 54, revealed the exact moment he received a shocking text from his close friend Jamie Walker, informing the family of Sophie's passing. The brave teenager started a four-week course of chemotherapy shortly after being diagnosed on October 25 2017. Over the years, she went into remission twice but relapsed four times. She battled for seven years with Wilms tumour - a rare type of kidney cancer - and doctors discovered a tumour on her spine, which led to her tragic passing. Sophie died with her twin sister Megan, 17, by her side, on what would have been the 10th birthday of Sue and Noel's 17th child Alfie, who was stillborn. As Noel and his wife-of-32-years Sue fought back tears after hearing the news, Noel said: 'God, it's horrible isn't it? 'I got the text from Jamie that we've been absolutely dreading.' Noel gave viewers a close-up look at the tragic text, which alongside broken heart emojis, read: 'Sophie has gone, mate, hopefully to a better place.' Moments later, Noel, who recently met his birth mother for the first time since being adopted at just 10 days old, explained: 'It doesn't feel right. Britain's biggest family The Radfords rally together and sell some of their 'Millionaire mansion' possession in the wake of 'devastating news' 'Their 17-year-old daughter has been taken away from them.' For Noel and Sue, sharing the devastating news with their huge family would come as a challenge, as the pie shop owner shared: "Obviously the older ones understand, but to the likes of Hallie, Phoebe, Archie, Bonnie, they don't quite understand it the same.' The Radfords and the Walkers THE Radford family have been friends with Rebecca's 10 kids since 2013. Rebecca, who runs a hostel with husband Jamie, said: "We used to live in Morecambe, which is how we met the Radford family. "When I was pregnant with the twins, I told my midwife that I was nervous about my growing family. "My midwife told me that one of her ladies had just had her 13th baby and was doing great, which made me feel better. "Morecambe isn't a big place, so my husband Jamie and I reached out to Sue and Noel." The two families quickly bonded and would often go on holiday together to France or Cornwall. In 2014, the Walkers moved to Edinburgh but remained close to the Radfords, seeing them several times a year. Mum-of-22 Sue, 50, who had her first child at the age of 13, found herself lost for words and it was clear that the family were left equally as heartbroken as their parents, as seven-year-old Archie admitted: 'Phoebe's just came into the room and said Sophie's passed away. 'I don't really believe her, I don't really want to believe her. 'I didn't expect anything like this to happen, especially on Alfie's birthday.' 12 Sophie died with her twin sister Megan, 17, by her side, on what would have been the 10th birthday of Sue and Noel's 17th child Alfie, who was stillborn Credit: Channel 5 12 Sue was lost for words upon hearing about the teenager's death Credit: Channel 5 Following this, Oscar, 13, acknowledged: 'She was literally like a sister to us. 'I'm trying to distract myself. I don't want it to be in my mind all the time.' Gutted by the news, the family's matriarch then claimed: 'Rebecca messaged to say that our babies will forever share this day.' I didn't think this day would ever come, you always thought she'd get better and live her life and yet, here we are Noel Radford Distraught for their close friends, Noel added: 'I just worry about Jamie and Rebecca and the rest of the family, how they're going to cope. 'Everything they do now is going to be without Sophie.' Later in the episode, on the day before the funeral, Noel continued: 'I didn't think this day would ever come, you always thought she'd get better and live her life and yet, here we are.' What is Wilms tumour? WILMS tumours are a type of kidney cancer that mainly affect children. They are also called nephroblastomas as they develop from cells called nephroblasts. Kidney cancer in children is rare but Wilms tumour is the most common type. About 85 children between the ages of 0 and 14 years are diagnosed with Wilms tumour each year in the UK - mostly children under 5. Rarely, Wilms tumours can develop in older children and very rarely, in adults. Wilms tumours usually only affect one kidney but in fewer than 10 out of 100 children, they can affect both kidneys. The most common symptom is a painless swelling of the abdomen. Parents might notice a lump in the tummy when bathing the baby, or if their child suddenly jumps a nappy size. A healthcare worker might notice a swollen tummy when the child is having a routine appointment. Other less common symptoms include: blood in their wee (urine) pain caused by bleeding inside the tumour loss of appetite raised blood pressure high temperature (fever) weight loss constipation generally feeling unwell being irritable due to their tummy feeling uncomfortable shortness of breath and cough (usually if the cancer has spread to the lungs) Two of the Radford children, Ellie and Aimee, prepared a speech for the emotional day and whilst holding back tears, 19-year-old Aimee cried: 'You would have never thought that we would be writing a goodbye to Sophie, when she's so young, had her whole life ahead of her.' To which Ellie, 20, agreed: 'Yeah, I think that's why it's so hard to write.' 12 Ellie and Aimee prepared a speech for Sophie's funeral Credit: Channel 5 12 Aimee found saying goodbye "really hard" Credit: Channel 5 Aimee then sobbed: 'Knowing that you're saying a goodbye is really hard.' To this, Noel, who broke down in tears on the last series, observed: 'I'm extremely proud of Aimee and Ellie wanting to get up and speak. I couldn't do it. No matter how difficult it will be, they're gonna do it. 'Grief is always going to be hard, but focusing on the good times you've had can really help.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 12 Last year, doctors discovered a tumour on Sophie's spine Credit: Instagram 12 Sophie had her twin Megan by her side throughout her battle Credit: SWNS 12 The Radfords and the Walkers, seen together here, bonded over their large families Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Katie Radford rushes 9-month-old baby to hospital & shares reminder to parents to ‘always listen to gut' after diagnosis
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KATIE Radford has rushed her nine-month-old baby to hospital and shared a very important reminder to all parents. Just days after the 22-year-old broke her silence on her split from her father's child Connor Carter, the mum-of-one urgently rang 111 for advice regarding her ill child. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 Katie Radford has rushed her nine-month-old son to hospital and revealed his shock diagnosis Credit: Instagram/@katieeradfordd 10 The 22-year-old also shared an urgent warning to all parents Credit: Instagram/@katieeradfordd 10 Katie gave birth to her son Ronnie Hudson Carter on 8th October 2024 Credit: Instagram/katieeradfordd 10 She confirmed Ronnie has been diagnosed with shingles Credit: Instagram/katieeradfordd Nine months after giving birth to her 'absolute dream baby', Katie noticed her son Ronnie Hudson Carter, who was born on 8th October 2024, was 'unsettled.' And after 'being sent to hospital' and her son receiving a shocking diagnosis, Katie, who is a member of Britain's Biggest Family and stars in the hit Channel 5 show 22 Kids & Counting, has urged parents to 'always listen to your gut.' Posting on social media, on her Instagram stories, the brunette, who found out she was pregnant after being with Connor for six years, uploaded a snap of her youngster in a hospital bed. Alongside the picture, the eighth Radford child penned: 'Thank you everyone for all your messages. 'I rang 111 as he was so unsettled this morning, nothing would calm him down other than a bath.' Alongside a crying emoji, she continued: 'They have said he's got shingles.' Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. While it's more common in adults, babies and children can also get it. It's caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in their nervous system and later reactivate as shingles. Mum-of-22 Sue Radford MISSED 'scared' 21-year-old daughter's birth as Noel booked posh Dubai break at £400 a night hotel Following this, the third eldest Radford daughter shared a message for parents, as she warned: 'Let this be your reminder to ALWAYS listen to your gut. 'I [saw] two doctors and got told it was nothing. 'Then after today being sent to hospital they've said it's shingles!!!' Can babies get shingles? IT is more common for babies to have chickenpox, and while they can get shingles, it is rare. For a baby to get shingles, they must have had chickenpox in the past (even in the womb), or they were exposed to the virus during pregnancy or shortly after birth. If the baby's mother had chickenpox late in pregnancy, the baby may have been exposed and developed a mild case, allowing the virus to lie dormant. If a baby got chickenpox in early infancy, the virus could later reactivate as shingles. Signs of shingles in babies include; a localised rash on one side of the body, often in a stripe pattern; blisters that scab over in seven to 10 days and pain or irritability, although babies can't express nerve pain clearly. Chicken pox vs Shingles In the UK, chickenpox is particularly common in childhood. According to the UK Health Security Agency, about half of children have had chickenpox by age 4, and 90% by age 10. While most cases occur in children, infants under four weeks old are at higher risk for complications. But when it comes to shingles in young children, according to Pharmacy Times, for every 1,000 children observed over the course of one year, about 0.74 cases of shingles occur. Katie's sly dig Katie's post regarding her son's rush to hospital and shock diagnosis comes just nine days after she shared a sly dig online about people making 'no effort.' After removing all trace of her child's father from her Instagram and sparking concern amongst fans that she and Connor had separated, Katie posted a brutal poke at those who haven't been present with her son. Posting on TikTok, Katie uploaded a video with the caption 'Only them missing out not Ron ❤️.' Alongside the clip, she wrote: 'One of the most hurtful things as a mum is seeing people who you thought would see your kid all the time make little to no effort.' 10 Just days ago, she shared a cryptic post on social media about people making 'little to no effort' Credit: Tiktok/@itskatiex02x 10 Back in May, Katie shared a brutal post about having 'less people' in her life Credit: Tiktok/@itskatiex02x 10 After claiming to find "more peace", numerous fans were left questioning if the couple had split Credit: Tiktok/@itskatiex02x 10 Viewers also noticed the absence of Connor Carter in the family's Florida snaps Credit: Instagram/katieeradfordd Shortly after posting the 31-second clip, Katie confirmed: 'Just to clarify this isn't about his dad, he still sees his dad 🥰.' Connor Carter then flocked to the comments and wrote: 'Only needs the people who bother.. he won't be missing out on anything/anyone. 'My little man will be surrounded by the ones he needs💙' Let this be your reminder to ALWAYS listen to your gut Katie Radford The discussion on Katie and Connor's split began back in May, when the Radford family spent time in Florida on an extravagant £52,000 family trip to celebrate Sue Radford's 50th birthday. The Lancashire-based brood had a sun-soaked extravaganza in the US and alongside the Radford youngsters, Millie was joined by her husband Harley Passmore. Katie posed on the beach whilst on the trip, but Connor was nowhere to be seen in snaps shared on the family's Instagram account. Katie Radford's pregnancy timeline May 2022 - Katie's boyfriend Connor makes his first appearance on the family's reality show January 2024 - Katie asks parents Sue and Noel for permission for Connor to move into their Morecambe mansion with her May 2024 - Katie announces her pregnancy with footage and snaps from her gender reveal, as she showed she's having a boy October 2024 - Katie hosts a Winnie the Pooh themed baby shower October 8, 2024 - Katie's baby Ronnie Hudson Carter is born Connor's fears on being a "young dad" Not only this, but previously, on an episode of the family's TV show, emotional scenes documented the moment then 21-year-old Connor found out he was going to become a father. Clearly in disbelief, Connor admitted: 'I didn't think I'd ever be a young dad…scared.' To this, Katie recognised: 'It is a big change. I'm scared. I don't think anyone's ever ready for a kid.' 10 Connor was emotional when he found out he was becoming a dad at the age of 21 Credit: Channel 5 10 He got candid on not liking change and not wanting responsibility Credit: Channel 5 Connor then confessed: 'I don't really do well with change, I don't like it. I'm still a kid, I've not grown up yet. 'I don't think I'm ready now, I don't think in five years time I'd be ready, but it's something that's going to have to change really. And whilst pram shopping with dad-of-22 Noel, 54, Connor explained: 'I can't imagine pushing a pram, it just feels a bit weird. 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. 'I thought I was a few years off this yet. Didn't expect it to be honest. 'I didn't ever think I'd be here to be honest, not for a few years. "Gonna have a lot of responsibility and I don't like having it.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mum-of-22 Sue Radford says she'll NEVER meet her biological mother & she had ‘tension' with husband Noel when he met his
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NOEL Radford may have finally met his birth mother, but now, his wife Sue has shared that she will 'never' look for hers. After being given up for adoption at just ten days old, earlier this week, Noel, the 22 Kids & Counting star opened up about meeting his birth mother for the first time. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 As Noel Radford goes on a journey to meet his birth mother, mum-of-22 Sue has claimed that she has no desire to dig deeper into her past Credit: Channel 5 8 But Sue and Noel's "different opinions" has caused "tension" between the parents Credit: Channel 5 8 Noel looking for his birth mother "caused upset for Sue" Credit: Channel 5 8 The Radford dad claimed that the rift between him and Sue has been "upsetting" Credit: PA Noel, now 54, was born on Christmas Eve in 1970 in Stockport, but less than two weeks later he was handed over to his new parents who, he stressed, he will always regard as his mum and dad. But eager to get more answers about his childhood, in scenes that will be aired during the new series of the couple's hit Channel 5 reality series this Sunday, the father of Britain's biggest family enlisted the help of adoption expert Glesni Evans to help seek answers once and for all. However, during the first episode of the latest series of the highly anticipated show, Noel's wife-of-32-years Sue, who turned 50 in March, revealed she has no desire to meet her real parents. In dramatic and emotional scenes of 22 Kids & Counting: Noel's Long Lost Mum, after Noel established contact with his birth mother, old wounds opened for Sue about her own adoption. And not only has it been challenging for the mum-of-22, but it's also caused 'disagreements' between the couple. Sue, who had her first child at the age of 13, admitted: 'It has been quite difficult for me, it has caused a few disagreements between me and Noel. 'We have very different opinions about our birth parents. 'I can't put myself into my birth mother's position because I could never give a child up. 'As a mother, you have that child inside you for nine months, you grow that child and then you give birth to that child and for me, I could never, ever imagine handing that child over.' Having said that, the family's matriarch confessed that her feelings did change slightly after their 17th child, Alfie, was stillborn on 6 July 2014. Emotional moment Noel Radford learns his birth mother has been found - and he has a brother Sue, who was adopted as a baby, continued: 'I didn't feel quite so strongly about not ever finding my birth parents until we did go through the loss of losing Alfie. 'When you do lose a child, you don't have that option, do you? I could never want to find anything out about my birth parents. But that's just how I feel Sue Radford 'You don't have the option to put that child up for adoption, that choice was taken away from you because that child is gone. 'For me, when we lost Alfie, it definitely changed my mindset on adoption.' 'It's difficult' Despite this, Sue, who recently missed her 21-year-old daughter Katie give birth whilst she on holiday in Dubai, added: 'My mum and dad are my mum and dad and that's it. 'I could never want to find anything out about my birth parents. But that's just how I feel, obviously Noel doesn't feel like that.' Meet the Radfords' 22 kids Christopher, 36 The oldest Radford child, Chris works as a glazier and is married to Nicole Spencer. They have three children: Maise-Paige, eight, Jacob, five, and Oakland, three. Sophie Rose, 31 Sophie has her own cleaning company, Time for Sparkle, and shares three children with husband Joseph Bradley: Daisy, 12, Ayprill, 10, and Leo, nine. Chloe Anne, 29 Chloe's a make-up artist and is mum to daughter Milla, two, and son Bodhi, three months, with her boyfriend, Jake Wallace. Jack Richard, 28 Publicity-shy Jack prefers to stay out of the limelight, and hasn't publicly shared his relationship status or career. Daniel Leon, 26 After training to be in the RAF, Daniel had a near-fatal car crash in Bristol, which played out on his parents' TV show. He overcame his subsequent fear of driving in order to emigrate to Australia. Luke James, 24 Luke came out to his parents as bisexual in 2021 - warming viewers' hearts after Sue and Noel attended a Pride festival with him that summer. He works for the family's pie business. Millie Jo, 23 Millie is married to Harley Passmore and is mum to three children: Ophelia, four (from a previous relationship), and Chester, three, and Elodie, one (whom she shares with Harley). Katie Louise, 22 Katie works at a nursery and shares one nine-month-old son, Ronnie, with her boyfriend Connor Carter. James Edward, 21 James is busy working in the family's pie shop and hopes to run it someday. Ellie May, 20 Ellie's training to be a hairdresser, and has also worked part-time in a hotel housekeeping job. Aimee Elizabeth, 19 Aimee's also qualified to be a hairstylist and has famously practised her skills on family members in video clips. Josh Benjamin, 18 According to his parents, Josh was a 'nightmare' at school and he didn't commit to his studies - but that all changed when he found his passion as a sports coach. Max Joseph, 16 Max was diagnosed with autism in 2021, and has since struggled with socialising. Working in the pie shop has apparently helped him. Tillie May, 15 One of Tillie's legs stopped growing when she was just 18 months old, due to an infection. In 2019, she was fitted with a frame to help strengthen the limb, but - last year - it was revealed she'd need further treatment and potential surgery. Oscar Will, 13 Oscar has been described as having 'incredible initiative' at school. Casper Theo, 12 Casper always dreamt of being a footballer, but was gutted on his family's show when he didn't make it into a Premier League club's youth team. Alfie Thomas Alfie would have been the Radfords' 17th child, but he was tragically stillborn at three months. The Radfords refer to him as their 'missing heartbeat'. Hallie Alphia Beau, 10 Hallie's middle name was given in tribute to her late brother, who died just a year before her birth. Phoebe Willow, eight Phoebe has been awarded prizes at school for her achievements, much to her parents' pride. Archie Rowan, seven As the 20th Radford baby, Archie was expected to be the last - marking 'a nice, even number' in Sue's words. Bonnie Raye, six Again, Bonnie was expected to 'finish' the brood, but plans changed. Heidie Rose, five The youngest Radford child, mum Sue has since insisted: 'No, that's it now!' Moments later, Noel, who broke down in tears on the last series, confessed: 'It's tough, I totally get where Sue is coming from, she doesn't want to find her birth mum and I can understand why she doesn't. 'She might not understand why I do quite so much. It's difficult.' In the following scenes, some of the older Radford kids gathered to discuss the growing 'tension' between Noel and Sue. I think there's tension in the sense that there's one person on one side and one on another James Radford Chloe, 29, who recently became a mum-of-two following a 'brutal' birth with her second child, explained: 'When I first found out that dad was reaching out to his birth mum, I didn't really have any concerns or anything about how it would affect us. 'I was more concerned because mum and dad have very different views on meeting their birth parents, so what's gonna happen?' Her younger brother James, 21, then added: 'I think there's tension in the sense that there's one person on one side and one on another. 8 Chloe shared her "concern" about her parents' "different views" Credit: Channel 5 8 Her younger brother James also discussed the "tension" Credit: Channel 5 'I definitely understand why mum feels the way she does. Blood doesn't really matter to mum. 'Dad's quite vulnerable during the whole process…it's concerning. He struggles to process it. I think closure is what dad is looking for. 'I definitely see both sides. I'll support dad doing it and I'll support mum not doing it.' 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. 'Growing tensions' Later in the episode, Noel headed out for a walk by himself, as he admitted: 'There's not just me to think about. It's become difficult in the house now.' Reflecting on recent events, he stressed: 'Me doing this has caused upset for Sue. We can't even talk about it anymore, which is upsetting. It was more of an emotional clash and I totally get why Sue doesn't want to meet her parents and that's fine Noel Radford 'It's a massive thing. To upset Sue along the way is the last thing I want. But I've started this process now. Not only have the couple been open about Noel's search to find his mother on their TV show, but in a recent interview with The Sun, Sue set the record straight and highlighted: 'As far as I am concerned I didn't and still don't want to find my birth mum. "Noel is very different and it's always bothered him. 'It's been hard. We are both adopted and with our different views, we did clash at times.' Following this, Noel reassured: 'There were no headlocks or anything. 'It was more of an emotional clash and I totally get why Sue doesn't want to meet her parents and that's fine.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 8 Finding his birth mum had "always bothered" Noel Credit: Channel 5
