Former TOWIE Star Jordan Wright Dies in Thailand at 33
Jordan Wright, a former star of ITV’s The Only Way is Essex and MTV’s Ex on the Beach, has died in Thailand at the age of 33. His body was discovered in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach in Phuket on Saturday, March 14th.
Details of the Discovery
According to reports, Wright was found lying face down in stagnant water at approximately 12:30 pm by a passerby who alerted the police . Police from Choeng Thalay Police Station responded to the scene. An iPhone 17 was reportedly found near the canal bank, and a keycard from the Coco Phuket Bangtao Hotel was discovered in his pocket .
Investigation and Initial Findings
Authorities have stated there were no immediate signs of physical assault or a struggle . An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death. Police chief Sutthirak Chuthong confirmed the body was identified as a British national, Jordan Wright, and that the hotel had been unable to contact him. A search of his hotel room revealed no signs of forced entry or irregularities .
“Hotel records showed that he had checked in alone and was due to check out on March 13, but staff reported that he never checked out,” Chuthong stated. CCTV footage reportedly showed Wright appearing restless, moving back and forth in front of the hotel before leaving the area, ultimately leading to the location where his body was found .
Background and Tributes
Wright appeared in 17 episodes of The Only Way is Essex in 2018, following a debut on Ex on the Beach the previous year . He later returned to his profession as a firefighter. His final social media post, dated March 6th, showed him enjoying time in Thailand .
Alex Shafiq, Wright’s former manager, described him as a “very good-looking lad, with a great, wide smile,” noting his passion for DJing .
Ongoing Investigation
The case remains under investigation as authorities await the official autopsy results. Police have requested that any relatives or friends with concerns regarding the cause of death contact the police station . The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed they are supporting Wright’s family and are in contact with local authorities .