Mark Wright Faces Backlash for Dangerous Pool Prank on Father Near Toddler

Mark Wright faced significant backlash after posting a video on Instagram showing him pushing his 68-year-old father, Mark Snr, into a swimming pool at the Essex family home. The prank drew criticism due to the proximity of Wright's young nephew, Presley, aged three, who was in the pool nearby, raising concerns that the elderly man could have accidentally harmed the child or been injured himself. Despite the family's laughter during the incident, many viewers described the prank as dangerous and irresponsible, with some calling it "unfunny and uncomfortable." Mark Snr reacted angrily in the video, calling his son a "f**king idiot" and retrieving his phone from his wet pocket, though Mark Wright insisted his phone was waterproof. The Wright family members also commented, with sister Jess noting the language used and others expressing concern for their father’s safety. The incident sparked a debate on social media about the risks involved in such pranks around children and elderly family members.