Britain’s biggest family gets EVEN bigger as mum-of-22 Sue Radford’s eighth child Katie announces she’s pregnant at 21
BRITAIN’S biggest family is set to get even bigger.
While Sue and Noel Radford already have 22 kids and 14 grandchildren, their eighth daughter Katie announced this weekend that she’s expecting their 15th grandchild, at the age of 21.
Katie and her long-term boyfriend Connor held a gender reveal to announce their happy news, with the dad-to-be kicking a football and his 21-year-old baby mama using a cannon to indicate they are having a son.
“Baby Carter mummy and daddy can’t wait to meet you!” Katie wrote alongside pictures and video of the moment on Instagram.
Blue smoke poured out of the football, as Connor jumped for joy at the news they were expecting a son.
And Katie, who clad her growing baby bump in a white dress, fell to the floor when she saw the blue confetti shooting of the cannon.
Katie’s sister Millie – a mum of three herself – then shared the post on her Instagram Stories, writing: “Finally another little boy!
“You’re going to be the best mummy ever, can’t wait to meet my baby nephew!”
Her other sister Sophie added: “So so so happy for Katie and Connor. A beautiful baby boy!”
While Aimee wrote: “So happy for you both – another little nephew!”
Other congratulations came from Radford fans, who took to the comments section of Katie’s post to offer their love and support..
“You’re going to make amazing parents!” one wrote.
“Seeing how you are with the youngsters, you’re just so natural – both of you!”
“Omg I’m crying at work!” another added.
“I’m so so so happy! Best couple, best mummy to be ever!
“Best parents to be! I love this!”
“Congrats Katie, I had no idea!” a third commented.
“You do not look pregnant in the slightest!”
News of Katie’s pregnancy comes after she asked Sue and Noel if Connor could move into the family’s Morecame Mansion, in scenes shown on their reality show 22 Kids and Counting earlier this year.
“It’s been a really difficult decision actually…I don’t know, it’s a bit tricky to be honest,” Noel said.
“Connor’s obviously been trying to prove that he can play a proper role in the house,” Sue added.
“But I’m still not sure. It’s expensive having other people in the house.”
Sue and Noel Radford's grandchildren
Daisy Mae: Born to Sophie, August 27, 2012
Ayprill Louise: Born to Sophie, October 13, 2014
Leo Thomas: Born to Sophie, December 24, 2015
Maisie Paige: Born to Chris, June 3, 2017
Jacob Colin: Born to Chris, July 31, 2019
Ophelia Jo: Born to Millie, September 10, 2020
Oaklyn Nicholas: Born to Chris, September 21, 2021
Chester Bleu: Born to Millie, February 20, 2022
Mila Eloise: Born to Chloe, July 23, 2022
Elodie Jade: Born to Millie, September 19, 2023
But shortly after came the moment of truth. Sue and Noel sat down Katie and Connor to deliver the verdict.
Katie begged: “I do really want Connor to move in. I think I’ll be really upset if he can’t.”
To which Noel explained: “Well, I know you really want to live together.”
Sue then confirmed: “We are at capacity, the house is bursting at the seams.”
The mum-of-22 then beamed: “You are pretty good with the vacuum, so all good.”
But despite their initial concerns, Noel revealed: “Everyone here needs to pull their weight.
“But you’ve been working really hard to prove yourself.
“We like you Connor, you can move in.”