Trending Now - Reality TV Star Jordan Wright, 33, Found Dead in Thailand
WHO:
Jordan Wright, a British reality TV star known for appearing on "The Only Way Is Essex" and "Ex on the Beach"
Police Chief Sutthirak Chuthong of Choeng Thale district station
ITV, the network that aired "The Only Way Is Essex"
WHAT:
Jordan Wright was found dead on March 14th, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time.
At the time of his death, Wright was wearing a gray T-shirt and black pants, but was barefoot.
Authorities found a brand-new iPhone 17 on a nearby bank.
Wright appeared in eight episodes of "Ex On The Beach" in 2017 and 17 episodes of "The Only Way Is Essex" in 2018.
Wright's last Instagram post was on March 6th, 2026, where he shared photos and videos of himself in Thailand, captioning it "I’m Home" alongside a Thai flag emoji.
Jordan Wright was found dead at the age of 33
His body was discovered face down in stagnant water in a concrete drainage system
A hotel key card for COCO Phuket Bangtao was found in his pocket
Authorities confirmed he had been dead for no more than two days when discovered
CCTV footage showed Wright appearing restless before leaving the hotel area
No signs of physical assault or forced entry were found in his hotel room
WHERE:
The body was found in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
Wright was staying at COCO Phuket Bangtao, a hotel located a 20-minute walk from where he was found
WHEN:
Wright was found dead on March 14th, 2026
He was supposed to check out of his hotel room on March 13th, 2026
He moved to Thailand approximately four months prior to his death
WHY:
The circumstances surrounding Wright's death remain unclear and are under investigation
Hotel staff had been trying to contact Wright because he did not check out as scheduled
HOW:
Police Lieutenant Colonel Sutthirak Chuthong stated that the case remains under investigation while they wait for the official autopsy results, and CCTV footage related to the incident is part of the case file and cannot be released at this stage.
Police are awaiting autopsy results from Vachira Phuket Hospital to determine if drugs were present in his system
Investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of death
(UPDATED March 20, 2026 01:25 UTC)
Jordan Wright was found dead on March 14, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time, wearing a gray T-shirt and black pants but barefoot, with a brand-new iPhone 17 discovered nearby. Wright was known for his appearances on reality shows, including eight episodes of "Ex On The Beach" in 2017 and 17 episodes of "The Only Way Is Essex" in 2018, and his last Instagram post on March 6 featured photos from Thailand with the caption "I’m Home." Authorities are currently investigating the case, awaiting official autopsy results, and have noted that CCTV footage related to the incident is part of the case file and cannot be released at this time.
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(UPDATED March 19, 2026 23:12 UTC)
Jordan Wright, a 33-year-old British reality TV star known for his roles on "The Only Way Is Essex" and "Ex on the Beach," was found dead on March 14 in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, Thailand. Authorities discovered his body face down in stagnant water, with a hotel key card for COCO Phuket Bangtao in his pocket, and confirmed he had been dead for no more than two days. Investigations are ongoing, with police awaiting autopsy results to determine if drugs were involved, as hotel staff had been trying to contact him after he failed to check out as scheduled on March 13.