TOWIE star Jordan Brook has shared a devastating update from hospital, revealing he is now too weak to walk as he continues battling two serious brain conditions — with pregnant girlfriend Sophie Kasaei by his side every step of the way.
The 31-year-old reality star appeared in a wheelchair in a recent Instagram post alongside Sophie, who is expecting their first child. In a deeply emotional message, Jordan admitted his condition has left him physically drained and facing a long road to recovery.
He wrote that he is still not able to walk and feels “super weak all over my entire body,” adding: “Lord give me strength. Get me home to my boy… still a long way to go in this battle but we are getting there.”
Jordan has been in hospital for two weeks after being diagnosed with viral meningitis — an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord lining — as well as encephalitis, a rare and potentially life-threatening swelling of the brain.
The reality star previously revealed the seriousness of his condition, explaining that both viruses are attacking similar parts of his body and that “this isn’t something small or minor.” He added that despite intensive treatment including scans, IV drips, antivirals and seizure monitoring, “the swelling on my brain is getting worse… even the simple day to day activities aren’t easy right now.”
While Jordan fights to regain his strength, Sophie has been documenting the emotional toll of the ordeal — describing it as the “worst month of our lives.”
Now seven months pregnant with their baby boy, Sophie admitted she is living through a “scary time,” revealing Jordan has suffered seizures as a result of his condition. She said that watching the man she loves in pain is the hardest thing she has ever experienced, writing that life can change “literally in the blink of an eye.”
She shared that one moment they were dreaming about their future together, and the next she was sitting in a hospital room “holding on to hope with everything you have.”
Despite the fear, Sophie said their unborn son is giving them strength, explaining that “our baby keeps him going more than ever. He keeps us all going.”
Jordan also paid tribute to Sophie’s unwavering support, thanking her for “holding me up all the way through this,” while making it clear what matters most to him right now: “I just want to be a young, healthy dad, home for my family, with my baby — that’s the goal.”
He also urged fans not to believe online speculation about his condition, stressing that while it is serious, some rumours circulating are inaccurate. “Be careful what you read — not everything being said is true,” he warned.
Even in the face of worsening symptoms, Jordan remains determined, insisting: “This won’t beat me. I will get out of this.”
Meanwhile, Sophie — who recently shared a mirror selfie showing her 28-week baby bump — continues to split her time between hospital visits and resting at home, supported by her family as she prepares for motherhood under incredibly difficult circumstances.
The couple’s story has struck a chord with fans, as they face one of the toughest periods of their lives — clinging to hope, love, and the promise of the baby boy who is already keeping their family going.
