Stars of 22 Kids and Countings Sue and Noel Radford have shared that they are taking a break from filming. 

It comes after the UK's biggest family updated fans following the season three finale of the docuseries on the family. 

Sharing the news on their Instagram page, the Channel 5 stars wrote: "We just want to say a huge thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown throughout our series, we truly appreciate each and every comment and message we’ve received so thank you.

"So chuffed to say our programme was no.1 on ch5 most Sundays and doing really well on my5 every week with it being the most watched programme on my5. We are currently having a well-earned little break from filming before heading into filming series 4 which we are very excited about."

Fans of the family were quick to show their support as one wrote: "Sue and Noel you are both wonderful parents." 

One said: "Have a nice day and thank you for your programmes but your own vlogs are more natural. Your children are all lovely and polite."

Others called the family "Totally inspirational", saying: "Enjoy your well-earned break and can’t wait for the next series."

Another fan gave the family some feedback on their show whilst sending them well wishes: "Less script and more of the Radford family we know and like to watch, too much being controlled by the owner of the purse strings now, go back to the way it was please."

Series four of 22 Kids and Counting is expected to air early next year.