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British reality 'TOWIE' star found dead aged 33 in Thailand drainage canal
Tom W.
British reality TV star Jordan Wright was found dead in a drainage canal in Thailand as his co-stars paid tribute to the 33-year-old.
The TOWIE and Ex on the Beach star was found dead on March 14 in Phuket, and cops launched an investigation into how he died.
Jordan Wright was a British reality TV star
Wright had been sharing videos of his life in Thailand in the weeks leading up to his death, including videos showing himself scuba diving and motorcycling.
In the lead up to his death, he had checked into a hotel alone, before he was later found face down in the drainage canal by a worker near to Bang Tao beach on Saturday (March 14).
Officers investigated but found no sign of an assault or a struggle.
His identity was later confirmed by the police.
Police Chief Sutthirak Chuthong of Choeng Thale said in a statement: "The guest was identified as Mr Jordan Wright, a British national, whom the hotel had been unable to contact.
"A search of the room revealed no signs of forced entry or other 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. CCTV footage showed that he appeared restless and was moving back and forth in front of the hotel before leaving the area.
"His movements eventually led to the location where his body was later discovered."
The investigation remains active until an autopsy is completed, and CCTV footage relating to the case cannot yet be released.
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities."
UK reality TV world pays tribute to Jordan Wright
In a statement, one of Wright’s former TV shows TOWIE (The Only Way is Essex) said:"Everyone at Towie sends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jordan Wright at this very sad time."
Liam ‘Gatsby’ Blackwell, also a TOWIE alum, said ‘miss you already brother’ and Ex on the Beach star Brandon Myers wrote: "Lost for words bro. Amazing memories with you mate."
Love Island star Chloe Crowhurst left a comment that said: “Rest in peace Jord.”
Wright had shared candid thoughts about his life in reality TV back in 2023, discussing how it left him feeling ‘hugely unfulfilled, stagnant & lost’.
He said: "People think it’s glitz & glamour but the truth is very far from public perception, I really struggled."
Earlier in 2026 Wright had shared a post about how he had ‘moved to Thailand and was chasing the sunrise’.
He later shared another picture from the country writing: “I’m home.”
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death continues.