Fans of Britain’s largest family have jumped to their defence after the 22 Kids and Counting parents came under fire for the amount of Christmas presents they had under the tree.
Sue and Noel Radford share their unique family life on the Channel 5 series as well as their social media platforms, but sometimes find themselves at the centre of brutal trolling.
The Radford family recently posted a wholesome clip of how they celebrated Christmas, including the mountain of gifts their children received.
The chaotic scene saw many of the younger kids ripping into their abundance of presents, which dad Noel revealed began at around 7am on Christmas morning.
A video of the hectic family home, titled “Christmas Day – nothing but presents,” saw the clan clambering downstairs excitedly.
The children were overcome with joy as they made their way to the living room to the bundles of gifts.
Sue and Noel Radford were slammed over their Christmas morning video
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Youngest daughter Heidie made her way straight to her new bike as the others tracked down their own present piles.
Clearly, no expense was spared by Noel and Sue, who had previously revealed there were around 300 gifts in the house.
Many included designer trainers as the latest electronics, with 12-year-old Casper treated to his first ever phone.
However, the family were met with significant backlash from social media followers, with some arguing the display had been “overkill”.
Sue and Noel Radford shared their Christmas morning with fans
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“I don’t care how wealthy one is or how hard one works for their money , that is an OVERKILL. Have a well off daughter with 1 son & believe me he gets what the average child gets, each to their own,” one criticised.
Another agreed: “Absolutely overkill. Next year they should try giving to the community with the children that isn’t scripted by the production company as well as just draw a name and perhaps make homemade gifts. Though true acts of service shouldn’t be glorified I would think they give to the community.
“We all have hit the overkill a time or two but simpler is better and greater appreciated. And the size of room they have to work in isn’t conducive to the amount of people opening gifts so it could just be a feel and look of overkill.”
Someone else simply added: “Ridiculous,” with another writing: “It’s Sickening the amount of presents this year.. ridiculous parenting.”
However, many others rushed to defend the family, with one commenting: “I love this family! They have earned their money, they’ve always worked hard and never lived off tax payers, they can spend their money how they see fit! they are an amazing family, good parents and they have raised their children well!”
“I’m baffled by the comments saying it’s too much?! Like each kid got a perfectly normal sized pile of presents each not loads.
“Even if they were to get loads and loads so what? You aren’t paying for it? The parents are and they earn their money so can spend it on whatever they like!” another pointed out.
Mother-of-22 Sue Radford has, in the past, hit back at trolls online
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Someone else shared: “Really not our business how they spend there money. But they have more than 12 children plus grandchildren and there kids other [halves]. Maybe you shouldn’t judge so harshly. [They’re] a good family.” (sic)
Just a couple of weeks ago, the family were similarly slammed for their latest trip to Centre Parcs, as well as a trip to Disney on Ice.
Critics expressed their outrage in the comments over the lavish trips and holidays the family enjoy, with others once again rushing to defend the Radford.
