MARK Wright has shared a proud photograph of baby daughter Palma as he teamed up with best pal Olly Murs for a play date.
The former TOWIE star, 38, headed out with The X Factor alum – who became a dad for the second time – last month.
Olly Murs and Mark Wright have shared an adorable snap of their two daughters playing together[/caption]
Mark, 38, shares little Palma, seven months, with wife Michelle Keegan[/caption]
Olly is dad to Madison, one, and son Albert, who was born in September[/caption]
Mark and Michelle often keep their baby daughter Palma out of the spotlight[/caption]
The pair frequently showcase their lad mate antics, with Olly, 41, recently pulling down Mark’s pants as he was live on the radio.
Yet their latest catch-up was a more adult affair, with the pair seen perched on a sofa as their kids played on a patterned carpet.
The little girls were seen donning similar pale patterned baby-grows with a stray pink sock having been discarded by one of the tots.
Little Palma turned her face towards her tiny pal Madison, who is Olly’s firstborn and arrived in April 2024, before putting her hand on her shoulder.
Meanwhile their parents were seen smiling as they were watching over them like a hawk.
In his caption, Troublemaker hitmaker Olly wrote: “Just a couple of Lads [with the word crossed out] … Dads.”
One fan was quick to post: “Awwww that is adorable. So lovely they can play together whilst growing up.”
Another responded: “Nah but this is mega cute! I hope they have the best friendship like you guys.”
A third put: “Aww so cute best friends for life.”
One then put: “Oh cuteeeeee!!!”
Mark and wife Michelle Keegan keep their firstborn largely out of the spotlight, hiding her face from social media snaps to maintain her privacy.
Yet in a sweet glimpse into their home life, this weekend Mark took their bundle of joy to the golf course for a sweet day together.
Palma was cosily tucked away inside of her black and brown stroller.
She had a front row seat watching the star play, as her daddy kept one eye on his shot and the other on her.
Mark Wright’s career timeline
Since rising to fame over a decade ago as a reality TV star, popular personality Mark Wright has gone on to enjoy a successful career.
- The Only Way is Essex (2010-2011, regular): Mark was an original Towie cast member from its October 2010 launch and spanning series 1-3. He left the programme in 2011 but has returned for a handful of cameos.
- I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (2011): After leaving Towie, Mark signed up for the famed ITV jungle. He finished in second place behind McFly star Dougie Poynter.
- Heart (2012-2017; 2019 – present): Mark first joined radio station Heart in 2012, leaving five years later to pursue work in the United States. He made a return to the station in July 2019.
- Strictly Come Dancing (2014): The star took to the Strictly ballroom in 2014, finishing fourth behind Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge.
- The Dengineers (2015-2017): Mark was a co-presenter of the children’s programme for its first two series. After his departure, later hosts have included Joe Swash and Meryl Fernandes.
- Extra (2017-2020): Mark was an entertainment reporter for this US outlet for three years.
- The Bachelor UK (2019): A revived UK iteration of the popular American dating show. Mark’s version of the programme aired on Channel 5.
- The Challenge UK (2023): Another UK rendition of an American format, this aired on Channel 5 in February 2023.
- Clean It, Fix It (2024 – present): Mark has joined the popular BBC daytime show from its fourth series onwards.
Mark captioned the photo: “Chipping practise in the garden with my future caddy, in her buggy.
“Soon she’ll be riding shotgun in my golf buggy.”
Mark welcomed Palma into the world earlier this year with his former soap star wife Michelle.
PROUD PARENTS
Mark and Olly’s parenting play date came just a day after Michelle shared a rare picture of her little girl in a long-sleeve dress and knit socks.
It showed little Palma perching on a cosy carpet as she sits up tall.
She looks all dressed up for autumn, with a long-sleeve dress in a cream shade paired with socks adorned with a bow.
Former Coronation Street star Michelle, 38, uploaded the snap with the word “home” and a heart shaped Emoji icon.
Michelle, 37, recently captured her little girl in her autumnal attire[/caption]
Olly and wife Amelia are proud parents of two[/caption]
Mark recently took little Palma on a golf day[/caption]
