Jess Wright Podcast Faces Backlash Over Thong Bikini Comments
Jess Wright, along with her mother Carol and sister Natalya, has issued a public apology following backlash over comments made about thong bikinis on their podcast, The Wright At Home. The episode, which aired after the podcast’s launch in November 2025, drew criticism for remarks deemed “degrading and disrespectful” by social media users.
During the discussion, Jess revealed that her husband, Will Kemp, “hates” thong bikinis and finds them unattractive, stating, “I cannot understand how she thinks that’s attractive. Put it away and leave something to the imagination. Who wants to see up their butts?” Carol added that her husband, Mark Wright Sr., also finds thong bikinis “unsexy.” These comments sparked outrage, leading to a swift response from Jess.
In her apology, Jess stated, “In response to comments we made on our podcast. We’ve listened, we hear you and we want to say sorry.” She further acknowledged the misjudgment, saying, “Our judgement was wrong and we take full accountability and will do better moving forward.” The backlash intensified as critics pointed out Jess’s past use of thong bikinis, labeling the comments hypocritical.
The clip discussing the controversial topic was deleted from Instagram but continued to circulate on TikTok, amplifying the criticism. Dani Imbert, a fellow influencer, responded to the comments with a TikTok video of her wearing a thong bikini, further igniting the conversation.
Jess Wright, who rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) from 2010 to 2016, married Will Kemp in 2021, and they welcomed their son, Presley, in 2022. Carol Wright, 65, and Natalya Wright, 25, are also prominent figures in the entertainment industry, with their family often in the public eye.
Mark Wright Sr., who married actress Michelle Keegan in 2015, has a daughter named Palma. The Wright family has been a staple in British reality television, and their podcast aims to offer a glimpse into their lives.
As the controversy unfolds, observers are keenly watching how the Wright family will navigate the fallout from this incident. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further actions they may take in response to the backlash.