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Former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright left fans unimpressed when he shared a video showing himself pushing his elderly dad into a swimming pool – prompting a backlash

Mark Wright sparked a backlash among his fans when he shared footage of himself pushing his dad into a swimming pool in apparently shallow water. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 38, is the son of former car dealership businessman Mark Wright, Sr, 68, and former events organiser Carol Wright, 64.

The Wright family – which also includes reality star Jess, 39, footballer Josh, 35, and model Natalya, 24 – have featured on various reality shows, including the BBC show A Wright Old Adventure as well as ITV’s Towie. As such, fans have had access to hours and hours of footage about the family and have been given front row access to their personal lives.

Beyond this, fans have been able to feel even closer to Mark and his family thanks to social media. But over the weekend, Mark appeared to overstep the bounds of acceptance when he shared footage of a prank that many fans feared had the potential to go spectacularly wrong.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Mark uploaded a video clip of himself creeping up on his father who was standing at the edge of a swimming pool. Other family members were gathered in and around the pool as Mark padded towards his father.

As he reached the older businessman, Mark reached out and pushed his dad into the pool – shoving him in at the shallow edge where tiled steps led down to the water and where a young boy was swimming casually. After being submerged, Mark Sr resurfaced and was less than impressed.

He swore colourfully as he reached into the pocket of his shorts and pulled out his phone – which was at risk of being damaged by the water. Meanwhile Mark laughed away in the background of the footage.

The former Towie star shared the footage on his main grid alongside a caption stating: “Sorry for the language the old man didn’t like that one @bigmarkwright,” and with a couple of crying-with-laughter emojis.

But fans and followers were not amused by the clip and many took to the comments section to express their deep concern. One wrote in reply: “Not funny with the steps and the child, could have ended badly.”

Another follower hit out writing: “So bloody dangerousl pushing someone into a pool ffs.” And another bluntly responded: “Not even slightly funny.”

Some fans accused Mark of showcasing typical behaviour, with one writing: “This is not funny why you so rude to your parents I’ve seen this in your reality shows as well.”

But others defended the star, with one writing: “God what a load of Karen’s, in the top message.hes dads fine it’s a family thing. So stop.” And others had more sympathy for Mark Sr’s reaction, with one writing: “With his phone in his pocket I’d be fuming.”

Family members were among those reacting to the post, with Mark’s older sister commenting: “Of course daughter Jess comes to the rescue.” While youngest sister Natalya wrote: “Poor dad” along with a crying-with-laughter emoji.

Katie Price is currently soaking up the summer sun as she enjoys a holiday abroad which she has been documenting on social media

Katie Price was looking more youthful than ever as she posed for a sultry selfie on Instagram. The mum-of-five is currently away on holiday as she soaks up the summer sun.

She’s been keeping her fans in the loop as she took to her Instagram stories to show off her bronzed skin in a very skimpy silver top. Former glamour model Katie showed off her taut visage emphasised by her sharp eyebrows and plumped lips while pouting for the camera.

The star tied her black locks back while going for a full glam look for her night out.

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The giddy mum was in high spirits as she told fans: “After 7 hours of travelling and melting on the beach what a night.”

The update comes after Katie splashed out £10,000 on a brand new facelift – having undergone several procedures previously. Katie shared gruesome photos of her recovery on Snapchat, revealing her face and cheeks taped up.

She posted: “From my last surgery, there are just a few little bits that I want tweaking. Well, they need tweaking. So here I am getting ready. That’s the worst bit for me, the needle. The needle’s done so now I can relax.”

The former glamour model has been open about her surgeries, but she recently said that she has been sworn off having surgery in the UK following a botched operation.

She recently showed off her new look after having more filler in her bum. But she admitted her bungled Brazilian butt lift was her worst operation to date.

Katie opened up to Katherine Ryan on her What’s My Age Again? podcast. Explaining the procedure was the one she most regretted, Katie said: “I tried that BBL abroad where they take your own fat and put it in your bum. It was so painful. And it just did not look right on me.”

She said she had the procedure in Turkey and said that despite the bad experience, it hadn’t stopped her love of getting work done abroad. “I would never have surgery in England again. Ever, ever,” she confessed. “I’d always have it abroad.”

Earlier this year Katie even also insisted she wouldn’t be getting another BBL and instead had an aim to hit the gym to plump it up naturally.

Speaking on her own The Katie Price Podcast, she told listeners: “I’m starting the gym next week. I’ve decided I’m not going to have filler or implants, I’m going to work my a*** off at the gym. I’ll take before and after pictures, though it’ll probably take a year to get my bum where I want it.”

Dr Gerard Lambe, a leading UK plastic surgeon and head of Reflect Clinic, issued a stark warning in New Magazine. “Katie needs to be aware that she is putting her health and body under extreme pressure with the now countless number of procedures she’s had done in the last year alone,” he said.

“BBL is one of the most dangerous surgeries anyone can undergo and it has the highest mortality rate – it’s one of Katie’s riskiest surgeries yet. She is dicing with death,” he added.

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This gardening sale is offering green-thumbed shoppers the chance to save a whopping 30% on these fabulous ‘football-sized’ Lily of the Nile plants – but only for a limited time

Gardening Express is currently hosting a load of delectable discounts on covetable plants to add to your garden this summer, including these giant Lily of the Nile plants that are now 30% off. Coming in blue or white, these gorgeous flowers are bigger than your average garden variety, boasting a “football size” that’s sure to make a great centre piece in your garden, on your patio or on your decking.

Normally retailing for £59.95, these flowers are now up for grabs for £39.95, saving shoppers a nifty £20 for a limited time. And what’s more, these flowers can still bloom this year, as they typically flower between the months of June and September.

One shopper who caught these deals left a glowing 5-star review, beaming: “I ordered both the blue and white variety, both arrived in excellent condition and the blue was about 5ft tall and in bloom”.

Another thrilled buyer writes: “The plants arrived well packed and looked healthy. All three of them had flowers and looked great. I was impressed with the service, as I don’t often buy plants online, but I will use the service again! Thanks.”

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The tall Agapanthus, Lily of the Nile, features gigantic-sized flower heads as large as footballs, around 20-30cms across, in gorgeous cobalt blue or dazzling white.

These flowers are produced from June to September in a gorgeous quantity, held on strong stems that can grow up to 150cms (5ft tall), with each flowerhead itself lasting for several weeks before it starts to fade.

The clump-forming perennial, native to Africa, has fully hardy flowers with rich green strap-shaped leaves that are sure to make a real statement in any setting. Whether you’re elevating a dull border or creating a tropical-themed haven in your backyard, these flowers are set to create some real summer drama.

This Agapanthus does best in full sunlight when planted in well-drained, moist soil. Set to be a must-have in your summer garden, these flowers are supplied in large, strong flowering plants in approximately 7-10 litre containers, often in flower on delivery in season.

But don’t worry—you don’t have to have a garden to plant these stunning flowers. The Lily of the Nile plants also look fabulous in containers on the patio or deck. So easy to grow and maintain, these flowers will surely be the talk of the town every summer – and right now, they won’t break the bank.

The white variety of these football-sized Lily of the Nile plants is also up for grabs with the same 30% discount at Garden Express.