TV viewers ask the same thing as Sue and Noel Radford’s daughter Sophie admits to feeling ‘shattered’
22 KIDS and Counting’s third episode aired tonight and viewers were all pointing out the same thing as the family’s eldest daughter Sophie broke down in tears.
The Radfords appeared worried about the 30-year-old after she admitted to feeling “shattered.”
The reality stars have gained a significant following after shooting to fame in 2021 when their show aired on Channel 5.
They have now opened their ten-bedroom home to fans for the fifth series.
Tonight’s episode saw second eldest child Sophie open up about hitting rock bottom.
The mum-of-three revealed how becoming a mother has changed her life, and not for the better.
“Usually people in their twenties are out partying, but my twenties were very different, I had three kids, all within a year between them,” she explained.
“It’s hard going, it’s definitely hard going. It’s the same routine everyday, it’s so full on, all the time.”
Her feelings came to a during a girl’s trip away with her family to celebrate her birthday.
Sophie walked out of the room in tears, explaining how her relationship with her husband, Joseph Broadley, has also been impacted massively.
She added that she misses her life and body from before motherhood,
Channel 5 viewers were quick to comment on her breakdown, with one asking: “Why is Sophie Radford moaning? Sounds like a pretty normal life to me, shouldn’t have had three kids then should she?”
“And why is it up to the parents to sort it out? She’s a grown woman not a child.”
Other viewers agreed, with one revealing the reason why it’s hard to have sympathy for Sophie.
“Oh for God’s sake, are we supposed to be feeling sorry for someone who had kids, got given a council house and is still taken on holiday by her mummy and daddy every year?” they wrote.
“Sophie Radford is really hamming up the low mood isn’t she?” said another person.
“Looking at her Instagram page, she’s an exhibitionist so clearly all put on for the cameras.”
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
Others drew issue with the family’s apparent go-to solution for any issue.
“Why does every Radford problem require a paid for holiday to put it right?” they asked.
However, not everyone was so critical of Sophie’s breakdown, with some even relating to her feelings.
“I can identify with the eldest Radford lass,” wrote on Chanel 5 viewer.
Another fan of the family agreed, saying they “feel for” the eldest daughter.