Radford Family: Ellie's relationship in turmoil

Parents Sue and Noel Radford, stars of the Channel 5 series '22 Kids and Counting', have voiced worries about their daughter Ellie's relationship.

Ellie, 20, and her boyfriend Steven were nearing their first anniversary when the couple experienced conflict. While Ellie felt lonely at their shared flat, Steven was secretly taking driving lessons to surprise her. He had been using 'going to the gym' as a cover for his lessons, a secret he found difficult to keep.

Sue and Noel noted that Ellie and Steven were entering a phase where they were starting to see each other's faults, a common precursor to arguments. This stage led the parents to worry their daughter's relationship might be in jeopardy.

Separately, a recent episode focused on the health battle of another Radford child, Josh. Josh, 18, was diagnosed with anxiety and agoraphobia after experiencing symptoms like severe headaches and feeling like he was going blind. His parents initially mistook his withdrawal for laziness.

Agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder, causes fear of open spaces and situations where escape might be difficult, leading to panic attacks. Josh shared his story hoping to encourage others to seek help, resonating with viewers who expressed support online.