Kate Wright is an English reality TV star, social media star and designer, best known as part of the reality TV series The Only Way Is Via Essex (2015-2017), who she joined by her side joined friend Mike Hassini in the show’s 16th season. Her first appearance was in a Marbella special in October 2015, where she strutted around in a bikini and immediately caught the attention of the audience. Having grown up in Essex, Kate was already good friends with her co-stars Chloe Lewis and Gemma Collins. However, they didn’t all love each other from the start and the drama started when she called her co-star Megan McKenna a “dog” before arguing it was all just a joke. Although Megan started to rage, Kate gave a joking shrug.

She had also fallen out with Chloe Lewis, noting that she was flirting with then-boyfriend Dan Edgar and learning the two had kissed years before. Aside from that, her fan base of viewers avidly followed her life on screen and was heartbroken when she left the TV show in January 2017. Kate also decided to stay out of the public eye to focus on her relationship with her new boyfriend and caring for her 3 children he had from a previous marriage. In 2016, Kate also partnered with e-commerce brand Miss Pap to launch her “Party Picks” collection for the upcoming Christmas, which proved to be hugely successful.. Kate Wright has also built a large online following with more than 1 million followers on Instagram and more than 200,000 followers on Twitter.

Born name

Katie Wright

nickname

Kate

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Essex, England, UK

Residence

Brentwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom

nationality

training

She left school at the age of 16 to go to work.

occupation

Reality-TV-Star, Social-Media-Star, Designer

family

• Father – unknown
• Mother – Jacqueline (Finance)
• Siblings – Unknowns

Manager

Kate Wright is represented by Mokkingbird (Talent Agent, Publicist) in London, England, UK.

Build

Slim

Height

5 feet 8 inches or 173 cm

weight

60 kg or 132 lbs

friend/spouse

Kate Wright dated –

1. Dan Edgar (2010-2014; 2015-2016) – She met Dan on a holiday in Ibiza in 2010, and the two hit it off almost immediately. They lasted about 3 years until 2014 when he left her to appear on reality TV series The Only Way Is Via Essex and started dating other co-stars like Jessica Wright and Lauren Pope. By the time Kate joined the cast herself in 2015, the pair had reconnected and were dubbed “Essex Ken and Barbie.” Unfortunately, Dan’s best friend, Jon Clarke, had drunk called Kate and left voicemails. After Kate rejected him, Jon accused her of sleeping with one of his girlfriends, which made Dan insecure and ruined his trust. Their relationship slowly deteriorated in 2016.
2. Rio Ferdinand(2017-Present) – Kate quietly started dating a former England and Manchester United footballer in January 2017. They met through a mutual friend at a cookout while on holiday in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) in late 2016. He was dating sportsman Anthony Joshua and Westwood Lee were there to see the fireworks and she was there with her friend Amber Dowding. However, she kept their relationship a secret as Rio had lost his wife Rebecca 2 years to breast cancer and is a single father of three children, sons Lorenz (born 2007) and Tate (born 2009) and daughter Tia (b. 2012). Rio had already received a blessing from his dying wife to find love again and he also asked his three children if he could ask Kate out.The only way is via Essex. To explain the situation, Katie released a statement, which said: “I’m retiring from the public eye, I want to keep my life private as I lived out my past relationship with Towie. My priority right now is Rio and family.” In July 2017, the same month her boyfriend lost his mother Janice St. Fort to breast cancer, Rio’s family also welcomed Kate into the family with open arms and she shared a few pictures with his extended family in Portugal. He was happy too, explaining: “My relationship with Kate has helped them now have a woman in the house. I think having that extra person in the house who is female and has that gentle touch is crucial for the kids. “Kate and Rio returned to Dubai again in mid-2017, to spend a secret vacation for couples. Rio also thanked her in his acceptance speech for Best Single Documentary at the BAFTA Awards in May 2018. In November 2018, the couple got engaged after proposing engagement to her in front of their children in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. According toAccording to the Sun magazine, her engagement ring was worth around £400k. In 2019, she shared that her two stepsons also dream of becoming footballers as their father, but it’s a bit strange to see their father on TV. In an interview with Metro in June 2019, Kate said she’s quiet about wedding planning, despite being obsessed with organizing. She jokingly added that there’s a small chance she’ll become a “bridezilla” at the last moment. Kate added that she has already chosen 9 bridesmaids and her stepdaughter Tia to be her maid of honor and that wedding plans are already well underway.

race/ethnicity

White

She is of English descent.

hair colour

Blond

She has also dyed her hair pink in the past.

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Slim physique
• Bright white smile

brand promotion

Kate Wright supports brands like:

• Abbott Lyon
• Missy Empire
• PLT
• SilkFred
• Ravel shoes
• Iconic London
• Protein World
• Zara
• Boohoo
• House of CB
• Self-awareness (2018)
• Beach Cafe UK (2018)
• OYSHO (2018)
• NeverFullyDressed (2018)
• Von Beverley Boutique (2018)
• The Couture Club (2018)
• Getting Personal (2019)
• Lavish Alice (2019)
• Essex Love Letters (2019)
• Panasonic Beauty (2019)
• ALEX PERRY (2019)
• The Ivory Cabinet (2019)
• Fendi (2019)
• Jimmy Choo (2019)
• MISSED (2019)
• HADesigns (2019)
• WORD IT RHYME (2019)
• VERGE GIRL (2019)
• HA Flower (2019)
• Bahimi Beachwear (2019)
• CELINE (2019)
• French Connection (2019)
• Black & Brown London (2019)
• Tor’s Shimmering Sponges (2019)
• Gucci (2019)
• OH POLLY (2019)
• Flying London (2019)
• Kai Aus (2019)
• Frida Flower Crowns (2019)
• MESHKI (2019)
• Very UK (2019)

Katie also appeared in SSAFA’s The Big Brew campaign in June 2017.

Known for

• Actor in reality TV series The Only Way Is Through Essex (2015-2017)
• Her social media follow with more than 1 million followers on Instagram and more than 200,000 followers on Twitter

First TV show

Kate Wright made her television series debut in an episode titled “Herself” The Only Way Is Marbs Special: Part 1 of the reality TV series The Only Way Is Via Essex in October 2015.

Personal trainer

Here are Kate Wright’s workout routine and diet secrets she uses to stay in top shape. Kate began working with her husband in 2017, calling him her “fitness buddy” who provides extra fitness motivation, knowledge and support when needed.

Kate Wright favorite things

• animal – dog
• Interests – Collecting and reading motivational quotes, creating custom gifts
• Personal Offer – “I am obsessed with becoming a woman who is comfortable in her own skin.”

Kate Wright Facts

1. She was raised by her mother Jacqueline because her parents separated when she was 3 years old.
2. Her father remarried several times. Although she had a few stepmothers, they didn’t play a big role in her life.
3. When she was 9 years old, her father did not invite her to his wedding. This upset her and made her realize how not to treat her future children.
4. At the age of 16, Kate started working as a business support manager at a bank and worked there for about 7 years.
5. She is not related to Jess Wright or Mark Wright, in which she stars as The Only Way Is Via Essex .
6. She has a chihuahua named Ronnie.
7. Kate admitted she wasn’t the best cook in 2017 because she always ate at a restaurant or while her mother cooked. However, due to her commitment to the life of a homemaker, Rio’s children liked her lamb chop better than his.
8. Her stepdaughter, Tia, gifted her a mug with the words “Not a stepmom — a bonus mom,” which almost made her cry. Kate carries the mug with her everywhere as a reminder that her commitment to family life is working.
9. She’s not into soccer at all and thinks Rio appreciates it because he always needs to hear about it from other people.
10. In June 2019, some of her friends wore masks with Rio’s face and chanted, “Ferdinand put a ring on her hand!”
11. Kate also announced in June 2019 that her return to work was getting closer. Always an independent person, she indicated that she would most likely pursue her passion for fitness as a business.
12. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.