"Mark Wright's Hidden Career Struggles Exposed: Insiders Share Details on TV Snubs and Feeling Overlooked by Wife Michelle"

THEY were once one of Britain’s most envied showbiz couples with matching careers at the top of the TV world.

But while with huge dramas and global attention, husband has been left struggling to land the TV jobs he once dreamed of.

Mark Wright is going through a career crisis, according to insiders Credit: Rex Sources say Mark feels ‘eclipsed’ by wife Michelle Keegan’s succces Credit: Getty

The Sun can exclusively reveal the former star has been left feeling snubbed by the industry as ’s career reaches new heights.

At one point, Mark was arguably the bigger name after quitting reality TV to focus on TV presenting before cracking America with a hosting role in the US.

He even landed spots on and – something unheard of for a Towie star at the time.

But while , Mark has failed to land a major TV role since 2023 despite auditions and his presenting role on Heart Radio.

Mark shot to fame in Towie back in 2010 Credit: Alamy The star came second when he appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2011 Credit: Rex Features

Meanwhile, , with starring roles in major Netflix and dramas bringing her worldwide recognition.

She has now landed a role in thriller, cementing her status as one of the UK’s top stars.

What’s more, The Sun can reveal Michelle, 38, is now substantially out-earning reality star hubby Mark.

Speaking to a close pal of the couple, we can exclusively reveal that Mark is struggling with his wife’s fame.

Mark also wowed on the Strictly dancefloor in 2014 Credit: handout

Our insider revealed: “Mark always thought telly would be his life-long career, but the jobs haven’t been there for a while now.

“One of the hardest things for Mark is seeing how massive Michelle’s career has become. There’s definitely a feeling at home as well that he’s been eclipsed by Michelle.

“There are moments where he can’t help feeling envious of how in-demand she is.

“Friends are worried there could be some tension bubbling away under the surface there.

The star then landed a presenting gig in the US – seen here with Mario Lopez Credit: Getty – Contributor

“It’s tough when your partner is smashing it and riding career high after career high while you’re sat at home waiting for the phone to ring.”

After Mark departed his starring role on Towie, and seemingly made it big in the States.

The Essex native hosted Extra on in the US from 2013 until 2019.

However, little did anyone realise, let alone Mark, that it would prove to be his last major TV gig.

But lately Mark has found his career has slowed down Credit: Getty While wife Michelle has become the darling of Netflix dramas Credit: Netflix

Mark last officially appeared on screens in 2023 when he fronted reality series UK.

Reports suggest that telly bosses fear Mark has lost his “llikability factor” and isn’t worth taking a risk with.

Our source said: “Mark won’t like to hear it but rubbing your lavish lifestyle in people’s faces during a cost of living crisis hasn’t helped, neither has getting it all for free and posting shameless ads on Instagram.”

Their £3.5million Essex mansion became a huge media fixation after they heavily documented the build on Instagram.

“He’s severely lacking credibility in the showbiz world and doesn’t know how to get it back,” the pal shared.

, daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright, in March last year and Mark didn’t expect to become a stay-at-home dad.

“Mark adores being a dad, but some friends fear he’s struggling with the role reversal – being a stay at home dad was never on his bingo card.

“Now he’s sat at home holding the baby watching other people that aren’t as good as him land the jobs he thought he’d be doing.

The source shared how Mark has particularly struggled to see peers like landing the ITV jobs he once did.

“He believed he was one of ITV’s biggest presenters – he’s annoyed because even Jeff Brazier has a regular slot on ITV daytime.

“It’s like Jeff has replaced Mark in some ways because he’s more relatable, down to earth and doesn’t show off.”

The insider added how Mark is pitching ideas, just without success impressing show bosses.

“Mark spends more time talking about projects than actually filming them these days. He’s always pitching ideas and trying to make things happen, but nothing seems to stick and it’s become a bit of a sore subject.

“The new Strictly presenter would have been his dream but he wasn’t even in the running.

“It’s all very well being famous on Instagram but what happens when that social media bubble eventually bursts.”