Mark Wright has reportedly burnt bridges with ITV and "won't be approached" by channel bosses to appear in new shows, after he allegedly quit a new reality show by text after just one day of filming.
ITV insiders say the only show bosses are happy for the former TOWIE star to appear on for the foreseeable future is Soccer Aid, as he would be "one in a sea of faces" during the fundraising sports event, The Sun reports.
The 35-year-old radio presenter allegedly angered execs at the channel after pulling out of upcoming fitness reality show, The Games, via text.
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.
The show will see 12 celebs take part in a variety of different athletic and sporty competitions – six males and six females will take part in challenges in an arena, swimming pool and gym.
Mark had already filmed scenes for the programme but then did a full 180 and claimed that he was "too busy to take part" in a short message, according to sources.
Staff were said to be unhappy as they now have a huge task on their hands; editing Mark out of the footage which has already been filmed.
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Now it has been reported that prospects of potential future partnerships between Mark and the channel have been damaged.
The source said: “Mark’s name is mud at ITV at the moment.
“The only show they are happy for him to be on is Soccer Aid as he is one person in a sea of faces and has been a part of the event for years.
“But in terms of new shows – Mark won’t be approached by ITV."
After TOWIE, Mark, forged a career as a radio presenter on Heart FM and hosted US TV show Extra.
He has also launched the Train Wright fitness brand with his brother.
The reality star married Coronation Street and Our Girl actress Michelle Keegan, 34, in 2015.
Alex Scott will be on The Games as a trackside reporter, while Chris Kamara will be commentating.
The Games is expected to air later this year after it was pushed back two years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Mirror has contacted ITV and Mark's representatives for comment.
