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Sophie Kasaeis Nightmare: Boyfriend Hospitalized with Meningitis

Pregnant Sophie Kasaei has said she is in a 'living nightmare' as boyfriend Jordan Brook remains in hospital battling viral meningitis and encephalitis. The TOW...

Sophie Kasaeis Nightmare: Boyfriend Hospitalized with Meningitis
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Bintano News

March 23, 2026

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Pregnant has said she is in a 'living nightmare' as boyfriend remains in hospital battling viral meningitis and encephalitis. 

The star, 31, revealed two weeks ago that he was admitted to hospital and has 'swelling of the brain'.

In a new update over the weekend, This is a different type of meningitis to the outbreak of bacterial meningitis B in Kent.

However he has also been diagnosed with encephalitis, a rare, serious, and potentially life-threatening inflammation of the brain. 

Now worried Sophie, who was , has said seeing her partner in hospital is the 'hardest thing she's ever known'. 

Sharing a series of photos of the couple from happier times, the pregnant star, who is expecting the couple's first child, stressed how 'life can change in the blink of an eye'.  

Pregnant Sophie Kasaei has said she is in a 'living nightmare' as boyfriend Jordan Brook remains in hospital battling viral meningitis and encephalitis

The TOWIE star, 31, revealed he has been diagnosed with a viral form of meningitis, inflammation of the brain/spinal cord lining as well as encephalitis, a rare, serious, and potentially life-threatening inflammation of the brain

She wrote: '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.

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'Watching the person I love in pain and fear, something I can’t fight for them is the hardest thing I’ve ever known. And through all this I’m carrying the tiniest piece of us a reminder that even in the darkest moments, life is still growing, still holding on.

'I never imagined I’d feel this much fear and this much love all at once. Life really can change in the blink of an eye. Please don’t take a single moment, a single person, for granted.

'Everyday I fall in love with you more and more @jordanbrook11 this whole thing feels like I’m living in a nightmare waiting to be woke up by you next to me in bed but I’m just grateful your here and fighting for your family.

'Our little baby boy is what is keeping this family going. I love you @jordanbrook11'

On Saturday, Jordan shared a video from his hospital bed where he explained the swelling on his brain is 'getting worse' and said: 'We're not out of the woods yet, but we're getting there.'

In the clip, he said: 'This is the first time I've really been able to speak strong enough about what's going on. There's been a lot of speculation as to why I'm here and what's going on, and there's a few comments and people saying things, but this is my diagnosis that I got yesterday.

'I've been diagnosed with not one, but two going in viruses that are attacking similar part of my body. I've got viral meningitis and encephalitis together. That's the inflammation of the brain and the lining around it. So this isn't something small or minor.

Now worried Sophie, who was only allowed to see Jordan for the first time in hospital on Friday, has said seeing her partner in hospital is the 'hardest thing she's ever known'

Sharing a series of photos of the couple from happier times, the pregnant star, who is expecting the couple's first child, stressed how 'life can change in the blink of an eye'

She wrote: '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'

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Encephalitis is an uncommon but serious condition in which the brain becomes inflamed (swollen).

It can be life-threatening and requires urgent treatment in hospital.

Anyone can be affected, but the very young and very old are most at risk.

Encephalitis sometimes starts off with flu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature and headache, but these don't always occur.

More serious symptoms develop over hours, days or weeks, including: confusion or disorientation, seizures (fits), changes in personality and behaviour or loss of consciousness.

Dial 999 for an ambulance immediately if you or someone else has these more serious symptoms. 

It's not always clear what causes encephalitis, but it can be caused by viral infections. Several common viruses can spread to the brain and cause encephalitis in rare cases, including the herpes simplex virus (which causes cold sores and genital herpes) and the chickenpox virus.

Source: NHS 

'I've had CT scans, MRI scans, lumbar punctures. We've got round the clock care since I've been in this hospital. I'm on IV drips, everything, antiviral, pain management, physio, seizure monitoring as I have minor seizure risk at the minute.

'But unfortunately, the swelling on my brain is getting worse with it's really, really tough, even the simple day to day activities and normal things aren't easy right now.'

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He warned fans and friends not to listen to people commenting conspiracies regarding his condition, as he said: 'Be conscious of some things that people are writing and commenting.

'This isn't like a joke, or people are writing that I'm a lot worse than I am, and there's big C words being dropped and things like that. It isn't that, but the swelling on my brain is really bad, pumped to my meds, my steroids, to try and get the swelling down.

'I don't know how much longer I'm going to be.'

He turned his attention to his pregnant girlfriend Sophie, as he continued: 'My focus right now is simple. I need to get healthy.

'My Soph has been amazing, and she's growing my precious baby boy. I just want to be a young, healthy dad, home for my family, with my baby, that's the goal.

'This won't beat me. I will get out of this.'

He added: 'Thank you as I said to anyone who is thinking of me and please be kind to Soph and support Soph and anybody else in the same boat.'

Clarifying his diagnosis, Jordan captioned the video: 'My diagnosis - First time I've been strong enough to speak on this. Not one, but two viruses — viral meningitis and encephalitis.

'This isn't minor. Scans, treatment, and still a long road ahead. Be careful what you read — not everything being said is true.

'Right now my focus is simple: Get healthy and get home to my family. Grateful for the doctors, my family, and everyone supporting me.

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'Life can throw curveballs when you least expect it. I will not beat - JB ❤️.'

Sophie revealed on Friday that she could now visit Jordan in hospital after it was revealed he isn't 'contagious'

Earlier this week, Jordan took to Instagram to share a black and white photo of himself lying in bed.

Alongside it, he wrote: 'Another day in paradise. Praying for a better one or some sort of miracle.'

He didn't go into any further detail about his condition at the time.

Sophie revealed on Friday that she could now visit Jordan in hospital after it was revealed he isn't 'contagious'.

She wrote: 'As hard as this is I am finally allowed to see my Jords as there's nothing contagious. His strength is just amazing and we will get through this as a family. Thank you for all your well wishes we are all praying for a more positive day.'

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Anyone can be affected but at-risk people include those aged under five, 15-to-24 and over 45.

People exposed to passive smoking or with suppressed immune systems, such as patients undergoing chemotherapy, are also more at risk.

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The most common forms of meningitis are bacterial and viral.

Symptoms for both include:

  • Pale, blotchy skin with a rash that does not fade when compressed with a glass
  • Stiff neck
  • Dislike of bright lights  
  • Fever, and cold hands and feet
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness 
  • Severe headache 

Headache is one of the main symptoms

Bacterial meningitis 

Bacterial meningitis requires urgent treatment at hospital with antibiotics.  

Some 10 per cent of bacterial cases are fatal.

Of those who survive, one in three suffer complications, including brain damage and hearing loss. 

Limb amputation is a potential side effect if septicaemia (blood poisoning) occurs.

Vaccines are available against certain strains of bacteria that cause meningitis, such as tuberculosis.

Viral meningitis 

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Viral is rarely life-threatening but can cause long-lasting effects, such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems. 

Thousands of people suffer from viral meningitis every year in the UK. 

Treatment focuses on hydration, painkillers and rest.

Although ineffective, antibiotics may be given when patients arrive at hospital just in case they are suffering from the bacterial form of the disease. 

Source: Meningitis Now 

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