PARENTS of Britain’s biggest family, the Radfords, have been slammed for feeding their kids ”fatty foods” as they enjoy their fun-filled Florida holiday.
What’s a holiday without indulging in scrumptious food, whether that’s a refreshing ice cream or a sugary doughnut?
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The Radfords have certainly not missed out on this holiday aspect whilst enjoying the glorious sunshine in Florida – which seems to have become one of their favourite places.
Mum-of-22 Sue has been taking to Instagram to share wholesome snaps and videos of their luxury vacation in the Sunshine State, where they visited Disney World amongst other activities.
But although the bumper brood may be having the best time ever, it hasn’t come with criticism, with trolls wondering if the kids aren’t supposed to be at school.
The parents-of-22 have now also come under fire after uploading a clip on YouTube where they could be seen devouring popular foods from all around the world.
After venturing into the food hall where they were spoilt for choice, the family picked their favourites, ranging from tanghulu (candied fruit) and delicious popcorn chicken.
As Tillie, 14, and Oscar were tucking into a corn dog, others enjoyed French fries, as well as a delicious-looking chocolate cake they’d bought from a vending machine.
Meanwhile, sun-kissed Sue, 49, was trying to tackle a crispy crêpe filled with creamy custard and berries – some of which were quickly snatched by the little ones.
Dad Noel, 53, who was filming the behind-the-scenes, had also opted for a mouth-watering crêpe that came with ice cream and strawberries.
The yummy day-out was completed with sugar-laden drinks, the virsl Crumble Cookies and candy floss they got from another vending machine, the video revealed.
Despite keeping their kids’ tummies full with delicious food, Noel and Sue both came under fire, as keyboard warriors raced to slam them.
Many seemed to have an issue with the food and its nutritional value, with one viewer writing: ”Lot of money for rubbish food.”
Another agreed, saying the meals were ”fattening”.
Meanwhile, someone reckoned the sugar content was too high, wondering if the children were now up.
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.
”I bet the kids are bouncing off the walls?”
Luckily for the bumper brood, from Lancashire, the response was mainly positive.
One said: ”Don’t you wish you were a Radford kid.”
”Love that mall you were in. The food looks delicious,” someone else chimed in.
”They cookies look lovely,” another was craving the sugary treat.
