Noel Radford has spoken about an "emotional clash" with his wife Sue after he decided to trace his birth mother. The couple, who star in Channel 5's 22 Kids and Counting, have differing views on seeking out biological parents, with Noel having been adopted at just 10 days old.
In an interview with Closer Magazine, Noel explained that while the disagreement was not "horrible", it highlighted their different perspectives. "I totally understand Sue doesn't want to find hers and that is fine," he said.
Sue, who was also adopted, said she has no desire to meet her birth mother. "For me, my mum and dad are my mum and dad," she said. "I never want to meet my birth mum, and after losing Alfie, it made me more determined." The couple's son Alfie was stillborn in 2014.
Noel, 54, met his birth mother earlier this year after enlisting the help of an adoption expert. He described the reunion as "emotional", spending a couple of hours with her and finding her "nice". However, he does not wish to establish a relationship with her, saying he is "glad" to have met her but "that's it", reaffirming that his adoptive parents are his true family.
22 Kids and Counting returns to Channel 5 on Sunday, July 20, at 8pm.
