Viewers of Channel 5's 22 Kids and Counting have criticised the show as unrealistic after the latest episode featured a hospital dash and a missing daughter. The Radford family's return to screens sparked a wave of complaints on social media, with many accusing the programme of being staged.
In the episode, daughter Millie was rushed to hospital due to pregnancy complications, while Sue Radford admitted feeling 'broody' and considering more children. Meanwhile, daughter Katie flew to Zante after her boyfriend stopped answering calls, prompting worried parents Sue and Noel to follow her. They later discovered Katie had dropped her phone in the sea.
Fans took to X to express their frustration. @robpw2 tweeted: 'She’s feeling broody .. please someone stop her, she’s got enough #22kidsandcounting.' @Mabel_Mouse_ called the show 'a complete load of rubbish', while @IslaCC fumed: 'Absolute staged nonsense!!' Others questioned why the show continues, with @elliemayginfizz asking: 'Isn’t it time this show was shelved now?'
Despite the backlash, some viewers welcomed the new series. One fan wrote on Instagram: 'Yes tonight's programme is the start of a new series!! xx.' The Radfords, who have 22 children, continue to divide opinion with their reality TV presence.
