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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Heartbreak for the Radfords as Sue and Noel's oldest daughter shares shocking update on marriage
Sophie Radford, the eldest daughter of Sue and Noel Radford, has updated fans on the state of her marriage - and it's not good news. Sophie, 31, who starred in Channel 5 's '22 Kids & Counting' alongside her parents and 21 siblings, made the revelation in an Instagram story published last night. Having tied the knot with Joseph Broadley in 2015, Sophie yesterday revealed thatshe was 'single'. The mother-of-three, who shares Daisy Mae, 12, Ayprill Louise, 10, and Leo, nine, with Joe, created an Instagram story in which she responded to a series of questions from fans. And, having divulged her shoe size (four-five), favourite food (pizza) and age (31), Sophie gave a very frank response to the most personal question of all: 'Are you single?' The TV star, who has more than 60,000 followers on Instagram, wrote 'yes' in capital letters beneath the question, adding, 'That's all that will be said on it', also in block capitals. Earlier in the story, Sophie responded to another question on the subject of her relationship. When she was asked, 'How are you and Joe?', Sophie answered: 'How are we... TBC. Privacy'. Sophie's Instagram name remains 'Sophie Broadley' - for now. While Sophie chose not to elaborate on these responses in the story, some fans may have seen her and Joe's separation coming. In an episode of '22 Kids & Counting' which aired last August as part of the third series, Sophie broke down in tears and bravely admitted that she had hit rock bottom. In the run-up to her 30th birthday, she reflected on how her life had changed since becoming a mother. She said: 'Usually people in their twenties are out partying, but my twenties were very different, I had three kids, all within a year between them. 'It's hard going, it's definitely hard going. It's the same routine everyday, it's so full on, all the time.' Sophie equally acknowledged that since the arrival of their three children, her relationship with Joe had suffered. She revealed: 'With me and Joe, we used to go out to cinemas, out for meals, go out shopping, do all sorts of things. Had things and it all stopped. 'Because I've seen my mum and dad so happy, I do feel like I should be like that as well. However, it's not for everyone.' At the time, Sophie also opened up about how she felt about her body, explaining: 'I used to be fit as a fiddle and I've let myself go a bit. Confidence completely shattered. 'I've realised I'm not as fit as I used to be and I don't look as good as I used to. 'I don't like my legs, I don't like my belly, I don't like my arms, I just don't like anything, at all.' Even Sophie's mother, Sue, recognised the strain her daughter was feeling, admitting: 'Sophie is a very busy mum, she does long hours at work, she's up early in the morning. 'And I sometimes feel, is she stuck in a rut. 'I'm not wanting to interfere, but she seems to be in a really bad place, and I'm not sure I can leave it any longer. 'She seems quiet and distant recently.' While the family rallied around Sophie back in August 2024, even organising a birthday trip to Amsterdam in a bid to get her back on track, it is now obvious that any relief she experienced was short-lived. The news about Sophie's marriage breaking up will likely devastate sister Chloe, 29, with whom she shares a close relationship - and the timing couldn't be worse. It was only a few weeks ago that Chloe - the second oldest daughter of Sue and Noel - gave birth to her second child, Bodhi Reign. Bodhi, whom Chloe shares with her security guard boyfriend Jacob Wallace, became Sue and Noel Radford's 14th grandchild. Having shared the news of her son's birth on TikTok, where she has 105,800 followers, Chloe returned to the platform to give fans a relatable update on her new 'reality' as a mother-of-two. While Chloe, who was dressed in blue pyjamas, thought she looked 'knackered', she appeared cheerful in the clip as she proudly told viewers: 'We're on day six as a family of four.' Drawing attention to the family's 'newest addition', she said: 'I feel like we're still just trying to find our rhythm a bit with everything, get a little routine going.' Chloe admitted that 'everything just seems to be a bit all over the place' - a feeling the vast majority of new mothers would be able to relate to - before giving viewers a snapshot of her new 'reality'. Pointing to the sink, where a few plates have piled up, she added: 'Here's a bit of reality...' In another update with which many new mothers would be able to empathise, Chloe opened up about her breastfeeding journey. Explaining that breastfeeding on the whole is 'going really, really well,' Chloe did point out that she had been feeling sore on one side of her chest. 'It was just so painful,' she said, before revealing that she had discovered a product that made it feel 'so much better'. The fix in question was Lansinoh's Soothies Cooling Gel Pads, which were designed to 'soothe and protect cracked nipples between feeds,' according to the brand's website. Having used the product, she 'did manage to feed him again on that side,' Chloe said. Elsewhere in the video, which has been viewed 151,000 times, the mother-of-two referred to her and Jacob's daughter Mia, who will be three in July, praising her for having been 'amazing' with her little brother. Adoring fans of Chloe were quick to comment on the clip, with other new mothers supportively sharing details of their own families. One person wrote: 'I'm six weeks in with two kids and still trying to get it together'. Pictured with her daughter Mia, who will be three in July, Chloe shared that she experienced pain on one side as a result of breastfeeding but has since found a helpful product Adoring fans of Chloe were quick to comment on the clip, with other new mothers supportively sharing details of their own families While another added: 'We're day seven! Totally feel you with trying to find the rhythm with sleep and other kids'. A third person took the opportunity to encourage Chloe as she continues with her breastfeeding journey, writing: 'Breastfeeding is so hard to start with but it's so worth it once it's established! You're amazing! It'll all fall into place darling'. A fourth was full of praise, adding: 'You look great to great [having] only had a baby six days ago - lost baby bump already'.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The Radfords head on yet ANOTHER holiday in £40k motorhome – days after £52k Florida trip & Katie's worrying social post
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. 9 9 9 9 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. 9 9 9 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. 9 9 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."
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Chloe Radford shares ‘painful' update & gives insight into her ‘reality' as ‘everything seems to be all over the place'
CHLOE Radford has shared a 'painful' update after giving birth. Not only this, but the mum-of-two also gave her fans an insight into her 'reality' as she admitted 'everything seems to be all over the place'. 6 6 6 6 Just six days after giving birth to her second child, Bodhi Reign, the blonde beauty, who is Noel and Sue's second eldest daughter and began her relationship with her security guard boyfriend Jacob Wallace in 2021, took to social media to share what the first few days have been like as a family-of-four. The 29-year-old, who recently welcomed her newborn son into the world, filmed herself whilst making some breakfast for her adorable daughter Mila, as she said: 'I feel like we're still just trying to find our rhythm a little bit with everything and get a little routine going because everything just seems to be a bit all over the place.' As she pointed to piles of dirty dishes, Chloe shared: 'Here's a bit of reality.' Whilst wearing a pair of pyjamas with her hair tied back, the content creator who stars in the Channel 5 show 22 Kids & Counting, continued: 'Bodhi is doing great, I had a health visitor round yesterday and he's only lost 5 ounces - he was 6 lb 1 oz.' As well as this, Chloe acknowledged: ' Breastfeeding is going really, really well. 'He's taken to it really well, I'm really proud of us.' Despite this, Chloe revealed that she has begun using Lansinoh Soothies Cooling Gel Pads, which you can buy from Boots for £10.99, as she admitted: 'I've got one really sore boob. 'I put one of these on last night, because I was really struggling to feed him on this side because it was just so painful. 'I had this on last night and it feels so much better, so I did actually manage to feed him again on that side.' Chloe then asked Mila what she thinks of her baby brother, to which the youngster beamed: 'Cute.' Britain's biggest family grows even bigger as mum-of-22 Sue Radford gets 14th grandchild The third oldest Radford child, who works as a bakery manager at the family's Radford Pie Company, then explained: 'She's been amazing with him, she just wants to cuddle him all the time.' Keen to keep her followers informed, she confessed: 'But yeah, I feel like we're just trying to find our rhythm and a new routine. I feel like we're still just trying to find our rhythm a little bit with everything and get a little routine going Chloe Radford 'I look knackered. But yeah that's the update.' Chloe's fans react Chloe's TikTok clip, which she posted on her official account under the username @ itschloexa, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 144,700 views, 6,903 likes and 148 comments. Chloe's fans eagerly raced to the comments, with many keen to praise the 'amazing' mother. One person said: 'You're doing amazing sweetheart - look after yourself.' 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. Another added: 'You actually look better than I did all my 25 years back. Just make sure you all take care of each other and look after each other.' A third commented: 'You're smashing it.' Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: 'Congratulations hun. Love his name. Hope you're doing well.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 6 6
