Fans of the popular Channel 5 reality series 22 Kids and Counting have been expressing their concern and support after Sue Radford shared a worrying health update about her husband, Noel Radford. In a recent social media post, Sue revealed that Noel is currently "really not well," having come down with a bug.
Health Concerns for the Radford Patriarch
Sue Radford, the matriarch of Britain's largest family, took to her Instagram account on Wednesday, January 28, to check in with her followers. While detailing her own plans for the day, which included attending a school showcase for one of their children and a hair appointment, she disclosed the concerning news about Noel's condition.
"I'm just grabbing a quick coffee before heading back to school to watch Bonnie's showcase with her class then I'm off to get my hair done later but poor Noel has come down with a bug so he's really not feeling well," Sue wrote alongside a photograph of herself holding a cup of tea.
Outpouring of Fan Support
The update prompted an immediate and heartfelt response from the couple's dedicated fanbase. Worried followers quickly flooded the comments section with messages of well-wishes and support for Noel's speedy recovery.
One concerned fan commented, "Hope Noel is better soon," while another added, "Get well soon Noel enjoy ur pampering Sue." A third supporter chimed in with, "Oh no hope feels better soon!" demonstrating the strong connection viewers feel with the Radford family through their long-running television presence.
Balancing Family Life with Filming Commitments
The health news comes at a particularly busy time for the Radford family, who are preparing for the premiere of a brand new series of 22 Kids and Counting on Channel 5. The couple recently shared their excitement about the upcoming season, which is scheduled to begin airing on February 1st at 8pm.
Sharing a family photograph on social media, Sue and Noel announced: "Who's EXCITED for the brand new series of 22 kids and counting it's going to be a good one 1st February ch5 8pm. one week today."
Channel 5 responded enthusiastically to the announcement, declaring: "WE ARE SO BACK!" in the comments, while fans expressed their anticipation for the new episodes. One particularly excited viewer noted the timing coincided with their birthday, writing: "OMG yay!!! my birthday is the 1st of feb so im even more excited for this xxx."
A Decade in the Public Eye
Noel and Sue Radford first became household names back in 2012 when they allowed television cameras into their Morecambe home for the first time. As parents to 22 children – Christopher, Sophie, Chloe, Jack, Daniel, Luke, Millie, Katie, James, Ellie, Aimee, Josh, Max, Tillie, Oscar, Casper, Alfie, Hallie, Phoebe, Archie, Bonnie, and Heidie, along with their stillborn son in 2014 – their extraordinary family life has captivated British audiences for over a decade.
Despite their television fame, the Radfords continue to share glimpses of their ordinary daily routines with followers. Sue's social media posts often highlight family activities, her own fitness journey, and the challenges and joys of managing such a large household.
22 Kids and Counting continues to air every Sunday at 8pm on Channel 5, offering viewers an ongoing window into the lives of Britain's most famous super-sized family.
