Everything we know about Noel Radford’s birth mum

Noel Radford reunites with his birth mum on the new series of 22 Kids and Counting – but what do we know about her?
Dad-of-22 Noel was put up for adoption when he was just 10 days old. He had never met his birth mother and almost met her once before – but he ended up backing out at last-minute.
However, on the new series of 22 Kids and Counting – which returns today (July 20) – viewers will see their reunion.
But what was the birth name she gave him? Why doesn’t Noel want a relationship with her despite meeting? Here’s everything we know about Noel’s birth mother…

Noel Radford’s birth name that his mum called him
Both Noel and Sue are adopted. And whilst Sue doesn’t want to know about her birth parents, Noel is keen to find out more.
In 2024, he attempted to discover more about his adoption, as he delved into the truths of his identity and past.
During an episode of 22 Kids and Counting, he found out that his biological mum had given him a completely different name at birth. Instead of Noel, it was Robert.
Shocked Noel explained: “I found out my birth name – Robert. It’s a bit weird because it never even crossed my mind if I had a different name.”
This was deeply personal for Noel, especially as he revisited the pain associated with the loss of his adoptive mother, Valerie, who passed away five years ago.

Noel’s reunion will air on the TV show (Credit: Channel 5)

Noel on ’emotional’ reunion with birth mum
After wrestling with the idea of whether or not to actually meet his birth mother, last year, Noel decided to use an adoption expert to find her.
Noel told Closer magazine: “I met her in January. It was emotional but I was with her for a couple of hours. She was nice and she was glad to see me.”
It was a missing part in my life and I am glad I have found her but that’s it.
During the reunion – which will be aired on Noel’s new TV series tonight (July 20) – his biological mother told Noel that she always hoped he would one day find her. She revealed that she was forced to give Noel away at the age of 17. She also said his biological father wasn’t around.