Katie Radford finally breaks silence on split from Connor Carter – as she shares sly dig on people making ‘no effort’
KATIE Radford has finally broken her silence on her split from Connor Carter.
After removing all trace of her child’s father from her Instagram and sparking concern amongst fans that she and Connor had separated just two months ago, the mum-of-one has now shared yet another sly dig on social media.
Nine months after giving birth to her “absolute dream baby”, the 22-year-old posted a brutal poke at people who make “little to no effort” with her son.
Posting on TikTok, the brunette, who found out she was pregnant after being with Connor for six years and gave birth on 8th October 2024 to her son Ronnie Hudson Carter, also gave her fans an insight into her situation with her toddler’s dad.
Whilst holding her son, Katie, who is a member of Britain’s Biggest Family and stars in the hit Channel 5 show 22 Kids & Counting, uploaded a video with the caption “Only them missing out not Ron 
.”
The eighth Radford child then penned: “One of the most hurtful things as a mum is seeing people who you thought would see your kid all the time make little to no effort.”
But the third eldest Radford daughter seemed unbothered by those who are no longer present in her life, as she danced around and laughed with her baby.
Shortly after posting the 31-second clip, Katie then confirmed: “Just to clarify this isn’t about his dad, he still sees his dad 
.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted on Katie’s official account under the username @itskatiex02x, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 63,600 views in just 12 hours.
Not only this, but it’s also amassed 2,464 likes, 40 comments, 43 saves and 27 shares.
Social media users eagerly raced to the comments to share messages of love and support for the young mother.
One person said: “He has everyone he needs Katie! Don’t let it bother you! Just remember if they wanted too, THEY WOULD!
“He gets enough love for the ones who make the effort he doesn’t need anyone else! He has the most amazing mummy and daddy. I’m proud of you.”
Another added: “He deserves the world, he doesn’t need childish people.”
Katie Radford's pregnancy timeline
May 2022 – Katie’s boyfriend Connor makes his first appearance on the family’s reality show
January 2024 – Katie asks parents Sue and Noel for permission for Connor to move into their Morecambe mansion with her
May 2024 – Katie announces her pregnancy with footage and snaps from her gender reveal, as she showed she’s having a boy
October 2024 – Katie hosts a Winnie the Pooh themed baby shower
October 8, 2024 – Katie’s baby Ronnie Hudson Carter is born
A third commented: “It’s their loss.”
Meanwhile, someone else penned: “Especially when you see the effort they put into other grandchildren.”
Alongside clapping emojis, Katie responded and wrote: “Couldn’t agree more.”
Connor Carter even shared his thoughts and wrote: “Only needs the people who bother.. he won’t be missing out on anything/anyone.
“My little man will be surrounded by the ones he needs
”
The discussion on Katie and Connor’s split began back in May, when the Radford family spent time in Florida on an extravagant £52,000 family trip to celebrate Sue Radford’s 50th birthday.
The Lancashire-based brood had a sun-soaked extravaganza in the US and alongside the Radford youngsters, Millie was joined by her husband Harley Passmore.
Katie posed on the beach whilst on the trip, but Connor was nowhere to be seen in snaps shared on the family’s Instagram account.
Connor’s fears on being a “young dad”
Not only this, but previously, on an episode of the family’s TV show, emotional scenes documented the moment then 21-year-old Connor found out he was going to become a father.
Clearly in disbelief, Connor admitted: “I didn’t think I’d ever be a young dad…scared.”
To this, Katie recognised: “It is a big change. I’m scared. I don’t think anyone’s ever ready for a kid.”
Connor then confessed: “I don’t really do well with change, I don’t like it. I’m still a kid, I’ve not grown up yet.
“I don’t think I’m ready now, I don’t think in five years time I’d be ready, but it’s something that’s going to have to change really.”
The Radford Family's TV history
THE first ever episode of 22 Kids and Counting aired on Channel 5 on 22nd February, 2021.
After the first series – which had just four episodes in it – performed well, Channel 5 commissioned a 10-episode second season, which was broadcast in 2022.
They went on to commission a third series, which included a Christmas special aired in December 2023.
The fourth season began airing in January 2024, but fans were left disappointed when it stopped after six episodes.
Sue and Noel reassured viewers that they were just taking a little break, and the next episode will be airing on 21st July.
You can catch up on all previous episodes of 22 Kids and Counting on My 5, here.
And whilst pram shopping with dad-of-22 Noel, 54, Connor explained: “I can’t imagine pushing a pram, it just feels a bit weird.
“I thought I was a few years off this yet. Didn’t expect it to be honest.
“I didn’t ever think I’d be here to be honest, not for a few years.
“Gonna have a lot of responsibility and I don’t like having it.”
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