Television star Matt Wright, known for his reality show Outback Wrangler, has spoken out about his time incarcerated in the Northern Territory's Darwin Correctional Centre.Following a helicopter crash in 2022 that claimed his co-star Chris 'Willow' Wilson's life, Wright faced charges related to the incident.The tourism operator was later convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice and received a five-month non-parole sentence.

In a new Sky News documentary, Wright detailed his experiences in the 14-bed protective wing of the prison, which housed individuals with varied backgrounds, including sex offenders and former police officers.He described the severe sleep deprivation during his sentence, likening it to the movie Groundhog Day.

Wright also highlighted the emotional toll on his children, with his eldest son calling his orange jumpsuit 'clown-like' and his daughter's growth milestones being observed through visitor glass.He criticized the overcrowded and flawed correctional system in the NT, which has the world's second-highest incarceration rate.Wright also mentioned ongoing legal battles, including a lawsuit from Willow's widow and two separate cases related to a 2023 airboat crash.His comments underscore the intersection of celebrity, legal accountability, and systemic issues within the NT's prison system.