The reality television series '22 Kids and Counting,' showcasing the lives of the Radford family, will not be aired this Sunday at its regular time of 8 PM. Instead, the slot will be occupied by coverage of the snooker player's championship, as Channel 5 has decided to replace the episode in light of the sports event. This decision means that fans of the show will have to wait for the next scheduled airing to catch up with the Radford family's ongoing story.

Fans were particularly engaged with the previous episode, which highlighted a touching narrative involving family members Millie Radford and Harley Passmore, who struggled to raise £2,000 necessary to save their puppy. The show has gained a considerable following for its depiction of family life with a large number of children. Viewers are excited for upcoming episodes but will be disappointed to miss this week's installment.

As the snooker championship takes precedence due to its popularity and competitive nature, this move is expected to draw in a different audience for Channel 5. The channel has previously scheduled sports events over other programming, prioritizing viewership ratings. Audience expectations for reality TV will have to be adjusted for this weekend, indicating how sports events can influence programming decisions on popular channels like Channel 5.