Mark Wright is acting as a mentor to ‘Love Island’ star Georgia Steel.
The 31-year-old presenter – who initially found fame through his appearances on ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ – thinks Georgia could be the next big thing in the TV world and Mark has been happy to offer her advice through the early stages of her showbiz career.
A source revealed: "Mark has offered to give career advice to Georgia and to help her where he can."
Mark – who is married to actress Michelle Keegan – is currently working as a TV presenter on ‘Extra’ in the US.
And Georgia sees his career transition as a source of inspiration.
An insider told The Sun Online: "Obviously Mark has been hugely successful in America and that’s something Georgia looks up to a lot.
"I think Georgia loves Mark’s career route and it’s something she’d want for herself. They have a friend in common and that’s how they got put in contact.
"Mark was giving her advice about the industry and explaining how it works. He said he’d always be around if she needs any help or support."
The former reality TV star plans to introduce Georgia to some of his showbiz pals in a bid to help her to realise her long-term ambitions.
The source added: "He knows so many people in the industry and will be introducing her to people who can make her the next big star. He thinks she’s got real potential."