TOWIE’s Jordan Brook has been hopsitalised for the last week while he suffers with inflammation on his brain, with the star’s pregnant girlfriend, Sophie Kasaei, updating fans on his illness
16:55, 14 Mar 2026Updated 16:55, 14 Mar 2026
TOWIE star’s health mystery a ‘never-ending hell’ as he remains in hospital for a week
TOWIE star Jordan Brook has been rushed to hospital because of a mystery brain condition, with the barber forced to spend time away from his pregnant girlfriend, Sophie Kasaei. Geordie Shore star Sophie, 36, updated her followers on social media, telling fans the couple were living a “nightmare”.
Writing on Instagram this morning, Sophie, who is 22 weeks pregnant, said: “Jordan is still in the hospital and we are still waiting for answers whilst he is getting treatment and medication. If people are trying to contact him he’s unable to use his phone at the moment as he’s in pain and is mostly sleeping.
Jordan revealed he has inflammation of the brain
Pregnant Sophie updated Jordan’s fans
“His family are there with him doing a great job as it’s too risky for me and baby. He will be there for the next few days and hopefully be on the mend and back home to me and bump very soon. Lots of love.”
Later on, Jordan, 31, shared an update from his hospital bed, writing: “Unfortunately this is still the view for me. This seems to be a never ending hell at moment.
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“I’m awaiting results from a procedure once we get them more will be cleared up – what we do know is I have confirmed inflammation and swelling of the brain. A really scary time that reassures you we are all human.
“Hoping to rest up and be fighting fit and back home with my girl and bump, soon but at the minute seems a long way off. Thank you for everyone’s continued messages of love and support.
“I’m sorry I haven’t got back to everyone I have been extremely weak. I also apologise to any work clients, hate letting people down I will be back as soon as I can.”
On Friday, Sophie told concerned fans about their harrowing experience. She shared: “Hey sorry I’ve been inactive but it’s been a worrying few days / week.
“Jordan has been rushed into hospital and has been there for a few days now. We’re currently waiting on tests, scans and answers from the doctors, and hoping we’ll know more soon.
“As you can imagine this feels like a nightmare to me but we’re hopeful that he’ll be on the mend and back to himself soon. Jordan appreciates everyone’s patience while he focuses on getting better.”
The couple announced they were expecting their first baby
Sophie is due to have her baby in mid-June
She went on to thank fans for their “support and understanding”, telling them he will get back to friends and clients as soon as he can. Sophie is expecting the couple’s first baby in June, having posted this week that she is 22 weeks pregnant.
The couple underwent fertility treatment in Athens, and three months later, found out she was expecting a baby. The couple announced the news jsut before Christmas, with the reality star adding a special bauble to her tree.
The heart-shaped ornament read: “Merry Christmas Mummy and Daddy. See you in 2026.”
In one part of their video announcement, Jordan is seen wrapping his arms around Sophie, as they both cradled her growing baby bump, stood by their Christmas tree. In another scene, Sophie is seen holding a Christmas stocking and the top was embroidered with the words “baby Brook coming 2026” – underneath was an image of a rainbow.
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