The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright has broken his social media silence following the supposed ITV drama.
It was recently reported that Mark, 35, angered ITV bosses after he supposedly pulled out of the upcoming fitness reality show, The Games, via text.
According to sources, he said he was 'too busy to take part' and left execs 'disappointed'.
The star has now broken his silence by taking to Instagram to congratulate his brother Josh on the arrival of his baby boy.
On Josh's heartwarming post about his son, Mark commented: "Love you all more than the world."
He also took to his own page to share some adorable of his nephew.
"Welcome to the world little man…. Auntie, Uncle and everybody loves you so much," he said.
"My nephew…. Just stick with me son and everything will be alright.
"So proud of the way you have both handled this early surprise @joshwright4444 @holliekanewright love you both so much."
Mark signed up for the new show earlier this year and just days before he reportedly dropped a line to ITV show bosses, he had been in Manchester on February 15 with Corrie's Colson Smith, who is also taking part, for a fitness assessment and day of filming.
The Essex native was supposed to take part in the new show that will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff.
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Earlier this month, a source told The Sun : "He was in great spirits on the day in Manchester but the following morning he appeared to have had a change of heart.
"Mark's excuse was that he was basically going to be too busy to commit, which to some feels absolutely incredulous given he'd already committed to filming.
"Those working on the show aren't sure what is harder to swallow, the fact he dropped out so last minute or the fact he decided to send a text rather than call in the first instance."
The source explained how bosses are "disappointed" because it's not what ITV expected of Mark.
The Games is expected to air later on ITV this year after it was pushed back two years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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