Sue Radford, the mother featured in the Channel 5 reality show "22 Kids and Counting," has requested that fans refrain from visiting her family's home, citing privacy and safety concerns.
Radford, who is known as the matriarch of Britain's largest family, addressed the issue on social media after a viewer reportedly came to her house and asked one of her children for a photograph while the family was away. She emphasized that while she and her family enjoy interacting with supporters when they are out in public, unsolicited visits to their private residence are not welcome.
"We're not happy with this happening and we really need our privacy to be respected," Radford stated on Instagram. "Our home is our private space, and our children should be able to feel safe and comfortable there, especially when we're not at home."
She also highlighted a potential safety issue involving the family's dog, Lola, who is described as protective of the property. Radford noted that the dog would not take kindly to unknown individuals entering the garden, and fortunately, the dogs were not outside during the recent incident.
The plea for privacy comes as the Radford family recently took a motorhome holiday in Spain. Earlier in the year, the family also enjoyed a UK-based holiday. In March, Radford had faced public backlash after complaining about a canceled trip to Dubai due to the conflict in the Middle East, with some commenters arguing that her holiday concerns were trivial given the ongoing war and the safety fears of others.
Radford concluded her recent statement by expressing gratitude for her supporters and reiterating her preference for meeting fans in public settings rather than at their home.