THE matriarch of Britain’s biggest brood – Sue Radford – has been brutally criticised over a ”distasteful” episode which ”falsely lead viewers to believe she has dementia at 49”.
Mum-of-22 revealed the earth-shattering diagnosis on 22 Kids and Counting last night, January 26th.
Sue, from Morecambe, Lancashire, was seen behaving unusually quiet after she learned that one of her life-long friends had been diagnosed with the illness.
The first part of the episode showed the 49-year-old and her husband, Noel, 54, becoming more distant as the typically outgoing mum-of-22 became more withdrawn.
The pie whizz, naturally, was seen growing increasingly worried about his wife, whom he got married to in 1992.
After Noel accidentally stumbled across a leaflet for dementia in the family vehicle he feared the worst – but the latter part of the episode then revealed it wasn’t the matriarch whose life had been turned upside down.
Channel 5 viewers slammed the episode as ”distasteful” that ”set up” fans of the mega brood to believe Sue Radford had a life-changing illness.
During the episode, Noel said: ‘I’m a bit worried about Sue, she’s been really quiet today which isn’t like her. She’s always like chatty, bubbly. Doesn’t seem the usual Sue. So I’m a little bit like ‘What’s going on?’
Desperate to find out the source of her concern, the 54-year-old arranged to go for a coffee date with Sue but she failed to make an appearance.
Noel then enlisted the help of the couple’s daughter, Sophie, 31, who took Sue out for a trip to a beauty clinic in the hopes to cheer her mum up.
Meanwhile, the pie master discovered a worrying leaflet about dementia in the family’s van.
Desperate to discover the source of his wife’s low mood, Noel asked her without any hesitation: ”What’s been going on?”
Sue then apologised, before explaining what’s been bothering her.
”I am sorry, it’s been awful. But now she’s told her family, I can tell you, so… she’s got early onset dementia,” she confessed.
She then revealed the news that one of long-term friends had recently been diagnosed with the illness.
The condition which causes people to lose their memory and cognitive function, is currently the leading cause of death in the UK.
More than 70,800 people in the country are thought to have early onset dementia, and there’s currently no cure.
Symptoms can start as early as 30 – although it’s typically diagnosed much later, between the ages of 50 to 64, according to Dementia UK.
While gutted to discover the news, the husband was relieved that it it wasn’t Sue who had been diagnosed – after worrying the leaflet had been for her.
Different types of dementia can affect people differently, and everyone will experience symptoms in their own way.
However, there are some common early symptoms that may appear some time before a diagnosis of dementia. According to the NHS, these include:
Sue, who was still in total disbelief, said that their friend was her age.
”It’s really upset me, especially when she’s got youngish children as well. You don’t expect that, do you?
”You kind of think, don’t you, that it’s something you get when you’re maybe 70, 80 – it’s not something you think of in your late 40s, is it?
”It’s knocked me for six. I feel like ‘Wow, that could happen to anybody, couldn’t it?”
”It just shows you how fragile life is,” Noel reminded.
After visiting the friend, who Sue has known for years, the mother-of-22 said she was ”dealing with it all okay”.
”She’s very bubbly, a big personality and she’s not the sort of person who will let things get to her.
”But you can tell that she’s worried about it.
”If you couldn’t remember, you know, like Heidi, Bonnie, Archie, whoever’s names, it’d just be heart-breaking,” emotional Sue said.
”It’s a bit of a reality check to see ‘You know what, it can happen to anybody, can’t it?’
”You don’t know what’s around the corner.
But viewers were quick to slam the episode, dubbing it ”staged” and ”distasteful”.
One wrote: ”What a load of scripted nonsense, how can Sue just walk out and leave the children and Noel doesn’t seem to be at work.”
A second said: ”Distasteful ….wanting to make people think Sue had dementia. Scripts need looking into.”
”Wow the show is really setting this up as though Sue has dementia. She doesn’t. A family friend has early onset dementia,” a third lamented.
Another wrote: ”If it’s not all scripted then I think she’s out of order not just telling him she’s fine and it’s someone else. Poor guy must’ve been so worried! Have gone off her!”
But not everyone was so bothered by the show. One fan wrote: ”Stop with the negative comments you don’t like the programme don’t watch it simple.”
Bleach is often synonymous with cleanliness. It famously kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria, including those that cause norovirus, the flu, Salmonella, and E. Coli. And there's just something about that pungent odor that screams, "I'm sanitized!" However, in most instances, you probably shouldn't be cleaning with bleach, experts say. Read on to learn the six real reasons you skip this powerful cleaner—and what to use instead.
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Bleach is commonly heralded as the be-all and end-all of cleaning products because it's strong—so strong, in fact, that it could corrode certain materials and fixtures in your home.
"Bleach is a powerful oxidizing substance that may discolor, deteriorate, and weaken many different types of materials due to the breakdown of their chemical structure," explains Kim Abrams, a home expert and CEO of Abrams Roofing.
For example, bleach can quickly degrade the caulk in your shower. "So if you use bleach, you need to caulk your shower every three months," points out Chris Willatt, owner of the Alpine Maids cleaning service in Denver, Colorado.
It can also eat away at shower and backsplash tiles' protective coating, "which can lead to stains and humidity issues," adds Alex Varela, general manager of the Texas-based house cleaning service Dallas Maids.
Even your toilet could get on bleach's bad side, says Melanie Musson, a home cleaning expert with Clearsurance.
"Septic tanks operate efficiently when good bacteria break contents down," she says. Putting bleach in your toilet can get in the way because it kills all bacteria—both good and bad. "So your septic system won’t work well with bleach."
One of the biggest misconceptions about bleach is that it kills mold. Yes, cleaning with bleach will make it appear that mold has gone away, but don't be fooled, according to Torrie Thompson, DC, an expert on toxins and the founder of Meraki Wellness Center.
In a TikTok video, Thompson explains, "All bleach does is take the top layer, the colored layer, of the mold off, and the strong spores survive, so then you end up with a super mold that grows back."
Varela points out that bleach "doesn’t have dirt-removing or grease-removing properties, which is the number one issue for regular cleaning."
This makes it especially ineffective in the kitchen, where you're likely dealing with oil splatters and food residue.
More unnerving is how bleach can affect your health.
Peter Michael, MD, health advisor and chief medical officer of VUE, previously told Best Life that bleach "can cause respiratory problems, especially when used in poorly ventilated areas."
"The fumes from bleach can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, leading to wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath," he explained. "Bleach can also cause chemical burns on the skin and eyes if not used properly."
This is because Bleach's active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite. As the New Jersey Department of Health notes, sodium hypochlorite is considered a hazardous substance since it can irritate and potentially damage the lungs, skin, nose, throat, and eyes.
If inadvertently mixed with other cleaning products, bleach can be extremely dangerous.
The Washington State Department of Health breaks down two of the main interactions:
If you ever come in contact with one of these interactions, call 911 immediately.
Believe it or not, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), plain old soap and hot water are usually all you need to get the job done.
"Using household cleaners that contain soap or detergent will remove germs and dirt on surfaces," they explain. "Cleaning alone removes most harmful viruses or bacteria from surfaces."
Karina Toner, the operations manager at Spekless Cleaning in Washington, D.C., says that vinegar, baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide are good bleach alternatives.
To this point, if you're looking to clean mold, Thompson recommends using distilled vinegar, which actually kills the spores.
As a preventative measure, she suggests keeping the humidity in your bathroom as low as possible, either by running the bathroom fan when you take a hot shower or using a dehumidifier.
Bleach-based cleaners may be used if someone in your home is sick, the CDC states.
In these cases, the CDC advises first cleaning any surfaces with soap and water. Then, dilute the bleach either by following the instructions on the product or following these rules of thumb:
FORMER jockey Aidan Coleman has opened up about the emotional challenges he’s faced since being forced into early retirement.
The Cork-born jockey announced his retirement last April after a career-ending injury.
He was unable to recover fully from a knee injury sustained in a fall at Worcester, which also left him with a shattered tibia.
Coleman has spoken of the mental toll it took on him after his dreams were suddenly taken away.
In an interview with ‘Thoroughbred Daily News’ he described feeling “lost” as he struggled to find his purpose.
Aidan, who rode more than 1200 career winners as a jockey fears that he might “feel like this forever” as he’s unsure of his next career move.
He said: “It’s hard for people to help me when I don’t even know what I want to do.
“If I knew, I’d go and do it, but I just don’t have a clue.”
The interview drew praise from near and far on social media as former colleagues praised Coleman for his honesty.
Trainer Fergal O’Brien commented: “Candid stuff from @AidanColeman. #ItsOkNotToBeOk.”
Another penned: “What a refreshing interview, no hiding from his feelings—just pure honesty. Many will relate to his struggles.”
Coleman later took to the social media platform himself as he , expressed how much the interview meant to him.
He commented “Probably got more from this interview than I have from every other I’ve done in my career!!
“The chat hit home more than I could ever imagine.”
Coleman admitted that he wasn’t keen to work in TV after trying it after the injury but he does enjoy doing podcasts.
He also admitted that he would be interested in helping horse owners in the future.
He added: “I tried doing a bit of work with Racing TV as well but didn’t like it. I can’t see myself doing TV.
“I like the smaller stuff, like doing podcasts, because invariably you’re talking about a topic or a race that’s worth talking about.
“I like that stuff because it’s interesting and it’s snappy. A full day doing TV at the races, it’s just not my cup of tea. I was just a fish out of water on Racing TV.
“I wouldn’t mind helping owners out in some capacity. I have seen a lot of wealthy people come and go in this game. A lot of them left the game because they were being fleeced.
“So, maybe if they had someone in their corner, things would have been different.”
Love Island’s Ronnie Vint has revealed his ‘true feelings’ for the villa girls through his ‘lizard tongue.’
Temperatures have soared in the Love Island All Stars villa after 28-year-old Ronnie’s ex, Harriet Blackmore, entered as a bombshell.
Ronnie, who had sparked a romance with Elma Pazar, turned heads when Harriet walked in, giving viewers plenty to talk about.
Body language expert Judi James claims that Ronnie’s tongue is his “biggest non-verbal ‘tell’.”
When he fancies someone, he performs a corner-of-the-mouth lick, resembling “the cat that got the cream.”
Speaking exclusively to Paddy Power Games, Judi said: “Many women fantasise about converting a bad boy – making them fall in love and settle down after their previous history as a charismatic player.
“Ronnie might not quite fit the profile of Rupert Campbell-Black from Rivals or even Bridget Jones’s Daniel Cleaver, but he’s certainly pitching himself as Love Island All Stars’ epiphany lover – the cheeky geezer who’s finally found ‘The One’ who has melted his heart and tamed his roving eye.
“Unfortunately for Ronnie, it all happened at warp speed rather than as a convincing slow burn.
“After one episode of performing to camera, he was trying to shape-shift convincingly from lad to lover.
“Clutching only one line of script – ‘It’s you, it’s always been you’ – he executed the quickest character U-turn in reality TV history.
“You could see Ronnie’s determination from the way his ‘lizard tongue’ rituals sped up too.
“When he fancies someone or gets told off (both of which he enjoys), his tongue performs a corner-of-the-mouth lick like the cat that got the cream.
“It’s Ronnie’s version of a purr. But when Ronnie’s ‘in love,’ his tongue works overtime, flicking about inside his mouth with the tip protruding to trace along the length of his lips.
“The speed of that tongue showed signs of agitation as he built his plotline and made his love moves as quickly as possible.
“Even Ekin-Su would have been impressed by his dramatic declaration on the balcony, well within earshot of Elma and her posse of girls.
“Ekin-Su might be the drama-choreographing queen of Love Island, but Ronnie’s Shakespearean stunt proves she’s got competition.”
Ronnie’s epiphany began with an open-mouthed look of shock as he saw Harriet choose another guy to couple up with. His expression morphed into a sneer before he sucked his lips in to signal irritation.
Forced to sleep on the daybed, Ronnie’s bad-boy persona returned in the morning when he performed a double pit-bare stretch, signalling status, confidence, and power.
Judi explained: “Ronnie looked like a man barely biding his time. But it was Ron’s will that broke first, as he ducked quickly out of the way to allow villa alpha Ronnie to make his move on his ex.
“As he declared his ‘love,’ Ronnie sat back in his seat with his hands clasped in front of his crotch in a barrier gesture, his index fingers steepled to hint at a desire for control.
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“He created further barriers, crossing his leg over his torso and picking at a cushion with one hand.
“His micro-sneer during the conversation hinted at irritation rather than the softened expression and lowered vocal tone typically seen in someone genuinely in love.”
But Ronnie wasn’t the only one stirring up drama. Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard added to the villa chaos after Friday night’s kissing challenge.
Curtis scored the other girls highly, while Ekin-Su, 30, added extra touching during her turn in the game.
Judi said: “Ekin needed a romantic fallout because no one has ever won Love Island in straight sets, and she and Curtis lacked the plotline depth needed to coast to a win.
“Their ‘row’ was verbal rather than visual, with only nuanced gestures suggesting any real irritation. Curtis sent Ekin subtle tie-signs like small eyebrow movements or eye-smiles, seemingly reminding her it was all polite and friendly.
“He seems to take his lead in their scenes from her. Ekin-Su saved her genuine eruptions for later during the casino game.”
As the competition heats up, game plans and showmances are being called out.
Judi concluded: “There seems to have been a silent agreement to collude this year, but there are already murmurs of revealing what’s gone on outside the villa.
“The ‘Fight Night’ episode, where true colours were exposed, hinted that this season is more ‘Hate Island’ than ‘Love.’
“The term ‘showmance’ has become weaponised, and breaking up a fake relationship is now seen as an act of treachery.
All Stars is returning to our screens and bringing with it a whole batch of Love Island legends.
The star cast features stars from season 2 all the way to season 11, so the age range is huge.
Here we take you though all of the Islanders’ ages – from oldest to youngest.
Marcel Somerville – season 3 (2017) – born in 1986 and is aged 39.
Scott Thomas – season 2 (2016) – born in 1988 and is aged 36.
India Reynolds – season 2 (2017) – born in 1990 and is aged 33.
Gabby Allen – season 3 (2017) – born in 1992 and is aged 32.
Elma Pazar – season 5 (2019) – born in 1993 and is aged 30.
Kaz Crossley – season 5 (2019) – born in 1995 and is aged 29.
Olivia Hawkins – season 10 (2023) – born in 1995 and is aged 29.
Ronnie Vint – season 11 (2024) – born in 1996 and is aged 28.
Curtis Pritchard – season 5 (2019) – born in 1996 and is aged 28.
Nas Majeed – season 6 (2020) – born in 1996 and is aged 28.
Luca Bish – season 8 (2022) – born in 1999 and is aged 25.
Catherine Agbaje – season 10 (2023) – born in 2000 and is aged 24.
Bombshells:
Ekin-Su Culculoglu – season 8 (2022) – born in 1994 and is aged 30.
EAMONN HOLMES has shockingly claimed footballers have told him the FA Cup has been used as “a receptacle for urine”.
The TV legend, 65, was reacting to tennis ace Aryna Sabalenka‘s “disrespectful” antics following her Australian Open final defeat on Saturday.
The Belarusian, 26, and her team, including boyfriend Geogios Frangulis appeared to pretend to urinate over the runners-up trophy.
That came after her shocking meltdown following defeat to Madison Keys in Melbourne.
Reflecting on the odd video, Holmes shockingly told GB News: “I know for a fact the FA Cup is often used as a receptacle for urine.
“Players have told me. More than one player over the years has told me that.”
Holmes failed to elaborate on the disturbing claims, including who told him and when it’s believed to have happened.
Meanwhile, fans have torn into Sabalenka for her behaviour on Saturday.
The world No1 was chasing a third straight Australian Open when she fell to defeat to surprise package, Keys.
The American became a major winner for the first time with a 6-3 2-6 7-5 victory in Melbourne, in her first Grand Slam final since her 2017 US Open loss.
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And while Keys celebrated with her family in the stands, Sabalenka smashed her racquet in a fit of rage in front of the 15,000-strong crowd.
She then slumped onto her chair and hid her face under a towel.
After receiving her runners-up trophy, Sabalenka exited the court and was spotted on camera with her team appearing to mock-urinate on it.
One viewer took to X to moan: “What a disgusting and disrespectful action. They deserve an explanation and public apology for this terrible gestures.”
Another posted: “OK, that’s way too much… never seen something more disrespectful in tennis.”
Reflecting on her loss, Sabalenka herself said: “I think when you get to the point of finals, it’s trophy or nothing. Nobody remembers the finalist, you know?
“Should I say anything to my team? As always, that’s your fault guys. I don’t wanna see you for the next week. I really hate you.
“No, thank you so much for everything you do for me, blah blah blah.”
BRITAIN’S slowest-selling used cars in 2024 have been revealed, with one Hyndai model often taking over 100 days to get snapped up on dealership forecourts.
Newly released data from Auto Trader found that both BMW and Lexus are slow burners on the second-hand car market.
The wooden spoon award was scooped by the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which took an average of 125 days to sell last year.
The luxury Lexus RX comes in second place, taking 114 days to be picked up by a buyer.
In January so far, the slowest-selling car is the Honda CR-V, which takes 62 days to sell.
However, the used car market thrived in 2025, with second-hand motors selling at the fastest pace since records began in 2019.
On the other side of the table, Mercedes-Benz GLB Class took an average of just 16 days to sell last year.
The German marque also secured the second-place spot with its A-Class SUV, which takes 16 days and 12 hours on average to be sold.
EVs are also the overwhelming favourite model type, taking a median of just 29 days to sell, compared to 30 and 31 days for petrol and diesel vehicles, respectively.
Vehicles aged between three and five years old were sold at an even greater pace, with EVs flying off forecourts in just 23 days.
“We’ve entered January with real momentum, following a very positive market performance last year,’ Richard Walker, data and insight director at AutoTrader, explained.
“Cars sold at a rapid pace, demand was very robust, and prices were stable.
“But 2024 really was the year of the used EV, especially for those ‘middle-aged’ models which have become more accessible than ever, helping demand rocket over the last 12 months or so.
“It shows that when the price is right, car buyers are more than happy to make the switch to electric.”
This comes as Dacia recently revealed that their budget-friendly Sandero model was the best-selling car across Europe in 2024 – despite once being the subject of a famous running joke on Top Gear.
The little model can be picked up brand new for under £15,000 – which is “good news” for penny-pinching drivers in the UK.
According to recently revealed stats, Dacia sold 309,392 units of the Sandero, making it Europe’s best-selling vehicle across all channels, even outselling the Tesla Model Y – which remains the world’s best-seller.
It also makes it the best-selling vehicle in the European retail market since 2017.
The Sandero is perhaps best known for the fame it found during the height of Top Gear’s popularity.
It was frequently mentioned during “the news” – a segment where presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May rounded up the latest events in the car industry.
Any word of the model being renewed was announced by May with a trademark cry of “good news”.
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