Mark Wright

Mark Wright is an English television presenter, radio host, and former professional footballer. Born in January 1987, he initially pursued a career in youth and non-league football while working as a club promoter. He rose to national prominence in 2010 as an original cast member on the ITV2 reality television series The Only Way Is Essex.

Following his television debut, Wright expanded into mainstream broadcasting and entertainment programming. He finished as the runner-up on the eleventh series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2011 and placed fourth on the twelfth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2014. His television presenting credits include hosting Take Me Out: The Gossip, Party Wright Around the World, and CBBC's children's engineering series The Dengineers, alongside reporting duties for Extra in the United States.

In addition to his screen roles, Wright has established a career in radio broadcasting, hosting various programs for Heart FM, including weekend shows. Outside of media presentation, he has engaged in commercial endorsements and fitness platforms, including launching his own wellness brand, Train Wright. In late 2020, he briefly returned to professional football by signing with EFL League Two side Crawley Town before resuming his media activities.