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22 kids and counting s3. Sunday ch 8pm

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Blondeshavemorefun · 04/01/2023 12:35

New thread for new series

obviously all this has happened in the past year

they would have been better filming this as it happened and showing it

as we have seen all their trips on Facebook and instagram if on it

E 1 - Chloe’s pregnancy takes a worrying turn

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Namechangedforthisonetoday · 12/01/2023 09:36

FrenchandSaunders · 12/01/2023 09:28

They can't possibly do any clubs like brownies/cubs, or sport. How would you get them all there with that many children. Such a shame. Prob could do after school stuff but even that could be a nightmare logistically.

I only have two (now early 20s) and they've been relatively easy, a few mid teen issues, but they have needed a fair amount of input from me and DH, and still do for certain things. I've no idea how I'd cope with that many DCs.

A couple of the boys play in football teams. I agree, it must all be a logistical nightmare!

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purpleme12 · 12/01/2023 09:43

Why are all these posters watching a Tele programme about them then?! This thread is in telly addicts. People don't normally use the thread to slag them off in Tele addicts it's literally here to chat about the episodes when they air

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Blondeshavemorefun · 12/01/2023 09:51

I don’t know why Noel wasn’t pulled up on it

but the same thing is said every thread and eventually it goes poof and gets taken down

we know she was underage and therefore rape

so can we stop keep mentioning their age when she had Chris

or this thread will be pulled. Thanks

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Blendandmix · 12/01/2023 09:51

After I saw this thread I went back and watched all of the others! I can't believe they took all the kids to Florida and still say they're not well off 😂

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louise5754 · 12/01/2023 09:55

My kids don't do any clubs. Although I did try but they weren't interested.

Sophie and Chloe seem happy sociable adjusted adults. The older boys seem a bit spaced out.

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louise5754 · 12/01/2023 09:55

My kids don't do any clubs. Although I did try but they weren't interested.

Sophie and Chloe seem happy sociable adjusted adults. The older boys seem a bit spaced out.

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louise5754 · 12/01/2023 09:55

My kids don't do any clubs. Although I did try but they weren't interested.

Sophie and Chloe seem happy sociable adjusted adults. The older boys seem a bit spaced out.

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noooope · 12/01/2023 11:36

I think it's sad with so many kids and after one reaches the age of 4/5 when they need less physical attention they get left to their own device or older siblings for entertainment as there are another 4 behind that child that needs more attention for being a pre schooler, 2 toddlers, 1 baby and sue pregnant again. Just because they go on holiday, have a birthday, get fed and dressed doesn't mean their emotional well being is met. As many have pointed out with that many kids, a few would need orthodontic attention, speech, sen and even bullying at school, especially being on TV and social media all the time which doesn't help. Which kid would you attend to or pull out of school because of bullyIng as you can't pull them out otherwise the other 6 sibling in the same school will also need to change schools and it would be a logistical nightmare.

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RichardOsmansXraySpecs · 12/01/2023 11:55

purpleme12 · 12/01/2023 09:43

Why are all these posters watching a Tele programme about them then?! This thread is in telly addicts. People don't normally use the thread to slag them off in Tele addicts it's literally here to chat about the episodes when they air

I think the problem is that this family are always bragging about their wealth now. It's always in the papers or online how much they are spending, you can't get away from it. So whilst this thread is going to talk about the tv programme, obviously posters are going to talk about other things they constantly see about them too.

The tide is definitely turning, where once people liked watching a programme about how someone manages with that many kids, now people are angry that they have the lifestyle of millionaires when they haven't worked for it.

The whole programme was a set up from start to finish anyway. Sue came out of the water on the great north swim with a different coloured swimming cap from the one she went in with!!

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purpleme12 · 12/01/2023 11:59

Mmm the thread in Tele addicts isn't usually this long this soon I'm not convinced every poster is watching it. Threads aren't as enjoyable if it consists of a load of slagging off. Might just ignore this then

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RichardOsmansXraySpecs · 12/01/2023 12:10

purpleme12 · 12/01/2023 11:59

Mmm the thread in Tele addicts isn't usually this long this soon I'm not convinced every poster is watching it. Threads aren't as enjoyable if it consists of a load of slagging off. Might just ignore this then

So we're not allowed to discuss the family who the programme is about? Okaaaay.

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purpleme12 · 12/01/2023 12:10

That's fine.. I'm not reacting

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louise5754 · 12/01/2023 12:20

I just went back to check the swim cap. It was pink while she was in the water and when she came out but grey as she went in.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 12/01/2023 13:21

louise5754 · 12/01/2023 12:20

I just went back to check the swim cap. It was pink while she was in the water and when she came out but grey as she went in.

I guess as all were grey was hard to spot her so swapped to pink

sad that I am

22 kids and counting s3. Sunday ch 8pm
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louise5754 · 12/01/2023 15:54

That's something I'd do lol 😂😂

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Towntroubadour · 12/01/2023 19:32

They seem to pick on something like the swimming with Sue for one episode and move on. It would be interesting if they actually showed life with the kids at home.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 12/01/2023 20:31

Must be manic at home

but yes be nice to see them picked up at school. Homework /reading. Tea. Bath bed

tue dd5 has swimming lessons. So have tea in car on way home - then reading play and bed

thur has gym at school so a later tea at home. Then has reading to do and bed

you never see any friends round unless they don’t want their kid on tv

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Bagpuss2022 · 13/01/2023 02:57

The scene with Chloe coming out of the toilet was so obviously fake/set up
last year they went to Florida twice,Maldives,New York snd Disney Paris plus multiple breaks in that motor home.
kids are wild and look unkept and there basic needs ie teeth/possible learning needs are not met
this family annoys me but also fascinates me

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louise5754 · 13/01/2023 06:48

They need their kids to have babies so they have something to film.


So many (in my opinion) set ups;
Chloe bleeding / ambulance
Millie's second pregnancy announcement
Drink spilled onto two christening dresses
Power cut in the new bakery
Left Christmas shopping to the last min

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Mischance · 13/01/2023 09:17

It is clear that companies sponsor their holidays and material acquisitions because they know they will be featured on TV/twitter etc. It's a no brainer for them. Cheap advertising.

It is time they stopped televising this sick saga of dysfunctional family life.

I used to work with adopted children and mothers with problems. I do think the desire to create blood relatives is strong. But 22 is seriously pathological.

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louise5754 · 13/01/2023 09:20

Mischance · 13/01/2023 09:17

It is clear that companies sponsor their holidays and material acquisitions because they know they will be featured on TV/twitter etc. It's a no brainer for them. Cheap advertising.

It is time they stopped televising this sick saga of dysfunctional family life.

I used to work with adopted children and mothers with problems. I do think the desire to create blood relatives is strong. But 22 is seriously pathological.

Remember the tv show with the counsellor who helped celebrities?

This would be a good episode.

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BedknobsNoBroomsticks · 13/01/2023 21:02

Sue doing the swim event was completely set up. Apparently she swam the mile in 6 minutes. The world record is something like 14 minutes.

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BedknobsNoBroomsticks · 13/01/2023 21:05

I always think that if reality TV needs to be made up and scripted then it's no longer reality.

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PenelopeTitsDrop3121 · 14/01/2023 09:54

BedknobsNoBroomsticks · 13/01/2023 21:05

I always think that if reality TV needs to be made up and scripted then it's no longer reality.

Of course it is. Being a stupidly big family doesn't automatically make you interesting. That set up re the christening dresses was blatantly set up. Their acting is atrocious LOL. It's embarrassing to watch.

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Belledan1 · 14/01/2023 14:28

Apparently she put a post that they struggled but now don't and everyone should try their best or something similar and work hard. OK to say that when getting handouts.

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