Jess Wright at celebrity endorsements. Prior to appearing on "The Only Way Is Essex" Wright auditioned for a number of girl bands. Wright was noticed as one of the cast members in the ITVBe reality TV series, "The Only Way Is Essex" 2010–present \ Series 1-present. Wright appeared in the show from its premiere until its 16th series and has had public feuds with Lauren Goodger played out in the show. Her relationship with fellow cast member Ricky Rayment was documented as well. In February 2016, after five years and 16 series, Wright announced her departure from "TOWIE". In December 2011 the
Criticism of reality television success of reality television is due to its ability to provide "schadenfreude", by satisfying the desire of viewers to see others humiliated. American magazine "Entertainment Weekly" wrote, "Do we watch reality television for precious insight into the human condition? Please. We watch for those awkward scenes that make us feel a smidge better about our own little unfilmed lives." Media analyst Tom Alderman wrote, "There is a sub-set of Reality TV that can only be described as Shame TV because it uses humiliation as its core appeal." Television critic James Poniewozik has disagreed with this assessment, writing, "for all the