Mark Wright’s parents dropped off shopping at their son’s home in Essex as he celebrated his 34th birthday in isolation on Wednesday.
The reality star’s mother and father appeared on the mend as they were seen for the first time since being struck by coronavirus at the end of last year.
Mark Snr, 64, and Carol, 60, remained socially-distanced as they left groceries by the gate of the media personality’s lavish abode, after eleven of his Crawley Town Football Club teammates tested positive for the virus.
What a treat: Mark Wright’s parents dropped off shopping at their son’s home in Essex as he celebrated his 34th birthday in isolation on Wednesday
The couple, who have been married since 1983, kept in line with the government guidelines as they wore protective face masks during their errand run.
The former TOWIE stars lent him helping hand as restrictions meant he was unable to leave his home for any reason.
Moments later, former Extra host Mark emerged from his doorstep to collect bags of food and drinks, which were left on his gate.
The entertainment reporter cut a casual figure as he wore a denim shirt and navy shorts for his milestone day.
Recovering: The reality star’s mother and father appeared on the mend as they were seen for the first time since being struck by coronavirus at the end of last year
His birthday was incredibly different this year, after jetting to Jamaica with his nearest and dearest when he turned 33.
The footballer, who made his debut for the club earlier this month, is following government rules after the football team were plunged into crisis.
A representative for Mark confirmed to MailOnline earlier this week: ‘Some of Mark’s team mates at Crawley Town tested positive which meant their FA Cup tie against Bournemouth this coming weekend has been postponed.
‘Mark is of course following all guidelines. Consequently he as had to postpone his daily BBC 2 fitness show, Workout the Wright Way, by a week, which was due to start next Monday.
‘Also will be broadcasting his daily Heart evening radio show from home, which he did last night until, he is allowed out.’ The team had their FA Cup game against Bournemouth on Saturday postponed.
It is currently unclear whether Mark’s wife Michelle Keegan, 33, is affected by Mark’s isolation period.
On New Year’s Eve, the sportsman revealed his parents had contracted Covid and recently admitted his father was ‘not the same as four weeks ago’ during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.
At the time of publication last week, Mark’s uncle Eddie, 65, the father of his reality star cousin Elliott, was in a ‘critical condition’ due to the virus – with the presenter making an impassioned plea for people to observe government orders.
Mark said: ‘My dad is out of hospital now. One of my dad’s brothers is in hospital on oxygen.
‘His other brother, my uncle Eddie, Elliott’s dad, is in a critical condition, we’re praying each night that he gets better.
‘We are hearing from doctors that he’s not getting worse, but we’re still praying he gets through this.’
The TV star emotionally spoke about the after-effects of the virus on his dad, insisting his diagnosis had affected him mentally.
Mark said: ‘I mean, he’s out of hospital and I hope he doesn’t mind me saying this but, mentally something’s not right there at the moment.’
Carol and construction boss Mark are also parents to reality star Jess, 35, footballer Josh, 31, and influencer Natalya, 19.
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