Mark Wright 'banned from ITV shows after quitting The Games by text'
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Mark Wright replaced by Dancing on Ice star on Holly Willoughby show after ‘bruising text’

Former TOWIE reality star has apparently left top execs feeling "bruised"

Mark Wright has been ‘blacklisted’ from appearing on ITV shows, according to a tabloid report.

The former TOWIE cast member, 35, has been reportedly banned from ITV after ‘quitting The Games by text’.

The Sun claims Mark, Michelle Keegan‘s husband, will be snubbed by talent bookers as execs feel “bruised” by his ‘quitting’.

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Mark Wright 'banned' by ITV
Mark Wright ‘banned’ by ITV, apart from Soccer Aid (Credit: Lorraine YouTube)

Mark Wright and ITV: What happened?

Reports claim fitness fanatic Mark dropped out of upcoming series The Games – which will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff – after the first day of filming.

He reportedly signed up for the show earlier this year and filmed in Manchester on February 15.

However, Mark apparently had a change of heart.

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And instead of calling producers, he reportedly texted about his withdrawal from the series.

He has since been replaced with Wes Nelson in the line up, which includes Coronation Street star Colson Smith.

A source told the tabloid: “Wes signed up for the show a couple of weeks before Mark pulled out and is a great addition.

“He was reluctant as he wants to be taken seriously as an artist but in the end he knows it’s good exposure for his music.

Mark Wright won't feature in ITV's The Games
Mark Wright won’t feature in ITV’s The Games (Credit: SplashNews.com)

‘Mark’s name is mud’

A source claimed the ex The Only Way is Essex reality hunk’s name is now “mud” with the broadcaster.

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer