Drama Unfolds: Michelle Keegan Congratulated by ‘Mother-in-Law from Hell’ Carol Wright on Instagram Amid Tension Reports 😱
Tension continues to simmer between Michelle Keegan and her mother-in-law, Carol Wright, after Carol’s public congratulation to Michelle on Instagram, despite ongoing reports of a strained relationship between them.
Michelle, 38, shared photos on her social media from her appearance with SkyTV for International Women’s Day and a recording studio visit in London. The actress, who looked chic in denim, wrote: “It was an honour to be asked to talk to today at @skytv headquarters to celebrate the importance of International Women’s Day 2026 alongside @sophyridge.”
However, Carol, 65, mother to Michelle’s husband Mark Wright, commented “well done” under the post, leaving fans puzzled and commenting “how ironic” given the recent drama surrounding the family.
This awkward interaction follows controversial comments Carol made on the podcast Wright At Home, where she and her daughters Jessica and Natalya were slammed for their negative remarks about thong bikinis, which some fans believe were aimed at Michelle. Carol’s comments, describing thong bikinis as “gross” and “unattractive,” sparked furious backlash on social media, with many calling them hypocritical given her family’s history of sharing revealing bikini photos.
Sources close to the Wright family suggest Carol’s comments were a subtle dig at Michelle, who runs her own swimwear line, Orfila Bee, which often features bikinis. “To put it bluntly, Carol is the textbook ‘mother-in-law from hell,’” said one insider, highlighting the underlying tension between Michelle and Carol. “Michelle sees through Carol’s subtle digs, and everything is noted.”
The situation has been further exacerbated by the timing of the controversy, which coincided with Michelle and Mark celebrating their daughter Palma’s first birthday in March. The comments were aired just days before the celebration, turning what should have been a joyful family moment into a public debate.
Despite the controversy, Carol and her daughters have since issued an apology, and the podcast episode was hastily removed from their social media channels. However, the damage had already been done, with the discussion going viral on TikTok, where listeners continued to voice their disapproval.
Fans have pointed out the hypocrisy, recalling moments when Jessica herself wore similar bikinis during her TOWIE days, sparking further outrage. One TikTok user responded, “It’s disgusting women still have to deal with other women tearing them down for their clothing choices.”
As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the Wright family will move forward from this tension-filled situation.
