
Mark Wright slammed by fans as he pushes his dad down the pool steps in ‘cruel' prank
The TV star, 38, filmed himself as he knocked Mark Snr, 68, down the
steps
into the water - as sister Jessica's young son swam close by.
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Mark Wright filmed himself pushing his dad in the pool
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His dad stumbled down the steps into the water
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Jessica's young son was swimming nearby
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Mark Snr could be seen emerging from the water shouting: 'You f**king idiot', as he quickly tried to retrieve his phone that was in his pocket at the time.
Former Towie star Mark can be heard laughing hysterically while Jess scrambled to help their dad.
He shared the video online but not everyone found it funny and many were concerned for Jess's son Presley's safety.
One person wrote: 'Not funny with the steps and the child , could have ended badly.'
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A second said: 'Not funny at all!! Didn't you see the child close to him! Absolutely shocking and uncomfortable to watch!!!'
While a third added: 'Na this was so out of order Mark! not funny at all. He may be fine, however, it could have been so bad.'
And a fourth wrote: 'That was not funny, could have had a serious accident.'
Jess also commented on the post and remarked: 'The language was frightening lol.'
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The family were enjoying the weather from Mark and his wife Michelle Keegan's £3.5m home, which boasts its own swimming
pool
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Mark is known for his love of pranks and he was hoping to sign his Brassic actress wife up for the Michael McIntyre's Big Show programme on the BBC but he quickly backed out.
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Michael admitted that Mark insisted that Michelle take part in the programme's infamous Midnight Gameshow.
In the sketch, Michael surprises a celebrity in the dead of the night in their bedroom.
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The unsuspecting star is then forced to participate in a series of games all from the comfort of their bed.
Teasing Mark's plans, Michael said: "I ran into Mark Wright at a golf day and he said: 'You've got to wake up my wife [Michelle Keegan]'...
"But then he was like: 'I don't think I can do this, she's going to hate me.'
However, Mark soon realised there could be a very dangerous problem.
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Michael recalled: "Then he mentioned that there's some sort of attack dog that sleeps on the bed with them."
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The family were enjoying a day by the pool
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Mark Snr has appeared on Towie with his son in the past
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Mark with his wife Michelle - who wasn't in the video
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Mark Wright's career timeline
Since rising to fame over a decade ago as a reality TV star, popular personality Mark Wright has gone on to enjoy a successful career.
The Only Way is Essex (2010-2011, regular):
Mark was an original Towie cast member from its October 2010 launch and spanning series 1-3. He left the programme in 2011 but has returned for a handful of cameos.
I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (2011):
After leaving Towie, Mark signed up for the famed ITV jungle. He finished in second place behind McFly star Dougie Poynter.
Heart (2012-2017; 2019 - present):
Mark first joined radio station Heart in 2012, leaving five years later to pursue work in the United States. He made a return to the station in July 2019.
Strictly Come Dancing (2014):
The star took to the Strictly ballroom in 2014, finishing fourth behind Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge.
The Dengineers
(2015-2017):
Mark was a co-presenter of the children's programme for its first two series. After his departure, later hosts have included Joe Swash and Meryl Fernandes.
Extra (2017-2020)
: Mark was an entertainment reporter for this US outlet for three years.
The Bachelor UK
(2019):
A revived UK iteration of the popular American dating show. Mark's version of the programme aired on Channel 5.
The Challenge UK
(
2023)
: Another UK rendition of an American format, this aired on Channel 5 in February 2023.
Clean It, Fix It
(2024 - present):
Mark has joined the popular BBC daytime show from its fourth series onwards.
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