22 Kids and Counting star Sue Radford has come under fire after fans accused her and the show of leading viewers to believe she had been diagnosed with dementia.
In the latest episode of 22 Kids and Counting, viewers saw Sue become unusually withdrawn, prompting husband Noel to grow concerned.
Sue sparked concern after becoming quiet and withdrawn (Credit: Channel 5)
22 Kids and Counting star Sue Radford sparks concern
“I’m a bit worried about Sue,” he said. “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?”
Noel attempted to address the issue by arranging a coffee date, but Sue didn’t show up.
Instead, their daughter Sophie stepped in, taking her mum out for the day in an effort to lift her spirits.
Noel’s unease was amplified when he discovered a leaflet about dementia in the family car, sparking further speculation.
However, it was later revealed that Sue did not have dementia – instead, she was deeply affected by news that a close friend had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
Sue eventually explained her behavior to Noel. “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.”
A visibly distraught Sue continued: “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 it’s something you get when you’re maybe 70, 80 – it’s not something you think of in your late forties, is it? It’s knocked me for six. I feel like, wow, that could happen to anybody, couldn’t it?”
Noel Radford found a leaflet for dementia (Credit: Channel 5)
Support authors and subscribe to content
This is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.
