Jess Wright Podcast Faces Backlash Over Thong Bikini Comments
The Jess Wright podcast has sparked significant controversy following remarks made about thong bikinis, leading to public apologies from Jess Wright, Carol Wright, and Natalya Wright. The comments were described as ‘degrading and disrespectful’ by numerous social media users.
During a recent episode, Jess revealed that her husband, Will Kemp, ‘hates’ thong bikinis, 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?” Meanwhile, Carol mentioned that her husband, Mark Wright Sr., finds thong bikinis ‘unsexy’.
The backlash intensified as critics pointed out Jess’s past use of thong bikinis, labeling the comments hypocritical. In response to the uproar, 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 added, “Our judgement was wrong and we take full accountability and will do better moving forward.”
The podcast episode, which launched in November 2025, has since seen the clip discussing thong bikinis deleted from Instagram, although it continues to circulate on TikTok. This incident has sparked broader discussions about body image and the societal acceptance of various swimwear styles.
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, aged 65, and Natalya Wright, aged 25, are also prominent figures in the entertainment industry, with Carol being married to Mark Wright Sr., who wed actress Michelle Keegan in 2015.
In a notable response to the podcast’s comments, influencer Dani Imbert posted a TikTok video wearing a thong bikini, further fueling the conversation around the topic.
As the situation develops, observers are keen to see how the Wright family will address the ongoing discussions surrounding body positivity and fashion choices in future episodes of their podcast. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further actions they may take in response to the backlash.
