Outback Wrangler's 'do not approach' list after helicopter crash: Matt Wright trends now
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has been granted bail on strict conditions - including that he does not contact a list of 50 people - after fronting court over a chopper crash that killed his mate and co-star.
Wright, dressed in jeans and a blue shirt, walked from NT Local Court in Darwin on Wednesday after being told he will have to pay $20,000 and an arrest warrant will be issued if he does not front up for his next hearing.
Among the list of people he has been ordered to stay away from are the wife and father of the helicopter crash victim, Chris 'Willow' Wilson, and the injured chopper pilot Sebastian Robinson.
Others on the list include two other men charged over the crash - helicopter pilot Michael Burbidge and former police officer Neil Mellon.
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright at Darwin Local Court on Wednesday morning
He's been ordered not to contact Danielle Wilson the wife of his co-star Chris Wilson who was killed in the helicopter crash (pictured together)
He also cannot contact his former Wild Croc Territory castmate Jock Purcell or Darwin pub owner and crocodile farm operator Mick Burns, neither of whom are charged.
If he does contact anyone of the extensive list he will have to forfeit a $20,000 assurance.
He's also been given permission to reside in Queensland, where he recently relocated with his wife and newborn daughter to the Gold Coast.
The chopper pilot injured in the crash Seb Robinson (pictured) also cannot be contacted by Wright
His former Wild Croc Territory castmate Jock Purcell is also on the list (pictured)
Former senior cop Neil Mellon (pictured) is also one of 50 people Wright can't contact
Earlier on Wednesday as Wright arrived at court, a furious Darwin local let fly after journalists and curious locals were told to move to make room for Wright to sit down as he awaited his case to be called.
She stood up in the courtroom to unload on the court officers over the special treatment given to Wright, saying she had been in court since 9.30am.
The clearly frustrated court attendee declared: 'I'd rather catch f***ing cats.'
Wright was flanked by his legal team and ignored the waiting media as he strode purposefully from his car to the courthouse at 9.30am.
A furious local woman (pictured) was enraged after journalists and locals were told to move to make room for Matt Wright to sit down in Darwin Local Court as he awaited his case
Matt Wright ignored the waiting media pack as he got out his car and strode purposefully inside without any bodyguards this time after ugly scenes at Darwin Airport on Tuesday
Wright was without the burly bodyguards who sparked a scuffle with a cameramen when he arrived at Darwin Airport on Tuesday.
His arrival in the courtroom coincided with someone's mobile phone suddenly going off with an alarming siren alert, sparking much confusion and laughter.
Wright sat in the courtroom next to a member of his legal team, with his hands on his knees, waiting for his matter to be mentioned.
When the case was finally called, Wright stood before the court as his lawyers applied for an extension of the bail that was granted on Tuesday.
'Bail was allowed last night through the duty magistrate, varied bail with consent from the parties,' said his lawyer.
Wright stared intently at the media while the judge reviewed his bail after the director of public prosecutions asked for six strict bail conditions.
Bail was granted until January 25, 2023.
Matt Wright (centre) faces seven charges over a helicopter crash that killed his friend, Chris 'Willow' Wilson, in February.
Matt Wright turned up for court in jeans and a blue shirt flanked by his suited legal team
Wright is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, destroying evidence, fabricating evidence, unlawfully entering a building, unlawfully entering a dwelling, making a false declaration and interfering with witnesses in a criminal investigation or court process by making threats/reprisals.
The reality TV star 'strenuously' denies the charges and his lawyer gave a statement on his behalf after the hearing on Wednesday.
'Matt Wright strenuously denied these charges,' said his lawyer David Newey.
'Regulatory investigations have found no defect in the helicopter. Matt requests that the media respects his privacy and Wilson's, and his wife.
'Matt is naturally disappointed that the charges have been laid.'
A spokesman for Wright had earlier added: 'What happened was a tragic accident that took the life of a close mate.
'His immediate concern following the accident was the condition of the two team members on board at the time.
'The next priority was ensuring the other helicopters and team members at the site weren't at risk and that the location was safe.
'Matt will not be making any further statement, but he will be vigorously defending the charges.'
The 43-year-old flew from Sydney to Darwin on Tuesday morning to present himself to Northern Territory Police after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
He was bailed to appear in court, on the condition he did not contact certain people and remained at a designated address.
Matt Wright, 43, (right) flew from Sydney to Darwin on Tuesday morning to present himself to Northern Territory Police after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Matt Wright's arrival at Darwin Airport sparked hectic scenes as his minders clashed with media
Matt Wright was flanked by bodyguards at the airport who barged past media while shouting and throwing their hands at flashing camera lenses
The reality TV star did his best