Pregnant reality TV star Sophie Kasaei has described her life as a 'living nightmare' as her partner Jordan Brook fights meningitis in hospital. The Geordie Shore star, who is six months pregnant with their first child, shared an emotional Instagram post saying this is 'the hardest time' of her life.
Sophie had been unable to visit Jordan due to fears for her own health and that of her unborn baby, but has now been given the all-clear to see him. She posted a throwback photo of the couple, writing: 'Life can come at you really fast. Literally in the blink of an eye. One minute you're dreaming about your future together… and the next, you're sitting in a hospital room, holding onto hope with everything you have.'
Jordan, who has been with Sophie for four years and is expecting a baby boy via IVF, revealed his diagnosis on social media. He said he has both viral meningitis and encephalitis, causing inflammation of the brain and its lining. He is receiving round-the-clock care, including IV drips, pain management, and seizure monitoring, as the swelling on his brain worsens.
In a video from his hospital bed, Jordan urged followers to ignore online rumours about his condition. He said: 'This isn't something small or minor. I've been diagnosed with not one but two joining viruses… I'm on day 11 of treatment.' Sophie added: 'Our little baby boy is what is keeping this family going.'
Fellow reality stars including Gemma Collins, Shaughna Phillips, and Scarlett Moffatt have sent messages of support. Jordan replied to Sophie's post: 'I will not give up on us. We will smile again with our special boy and family.'
