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Former TOWIE star James Argent breaks down in floods of tears on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins as he is forced to confront his past on the Channel 4 show. Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins is set to return with another gripping series as stars prove they have what it takes to make the Special Forces. In a first look at the brand-new series, Arg is seen breaking down into tears for the show's trailer in in scenes which are difficult to watch.

The Only Way Is Essex's James Argent has picked up a six-figure paycheck just five years after hitting "rock bottom" in his addiction battle. Arg, 36, has had a tough time overcoming cocaine addiction and dropping nearly 14 stone, spending all of his money on rehab stays which left him with nothing in the bank three years ago.

James 'Arg' Argent finally seems to have found his groove when it comes to staying healthy, and has hinted that we could see him running the London Marathon will best pal Mark Wright.The 36 year old is looking better than ever after shedding an incredible 13 stone, with the help of a lifestyle overhaul and a gastric band that was fitted in 2021. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the reality star and singer says he feels "strong and fit" and is determined never to return to his old ways. He revealed he couldn't even tie his own shoelaces when he was at his heaviest - a shocking 27 stone - and has previously said that doctor's told him he was on "death row" due to his size.

Amber Turner has reportedly given the cold shoulder to the TOWIE wrap party, amid a brewing feud with fellow cast member Ella Rae Wise.The ITVBe reality series, which has been gracing our screens since 2010, wrapped up its 33rd season with its usual flair for drama, both on and off camera. Rumours are swirling that Amber, 30, has dramatically walked away from The Only Way Is Essex following a feud with 23 year old Ella. At the heart of their dispute is said to be Amber's former flame, Dan Edgar, 33, who seems to be getting cosy with Ella.

With the latest series of The Only Way Is Essex now in full swing, week after week delighted fans have been able to tune in to all of the drama, fashion and high stakes luxury of the star-studded cast as they take viewers on an inside look at their lives. Since the show’s inception back in 2010, viewers have quickly fallen head over heels for a variety of cast members, with everyone from Mark Wright to Joey Essex and Sam Faiers to Gemma Collins having stolen fans hearts.

Dane Bowers was among the celebrities in Dubai who got caught in extreme floods caused by a freak storm on Tuesday, 18 April.The DJ and singer had to take refuge in his car after he lost power in his home due to the torrential downpours. Meanwhile, TOWIE stars James Argent and Joey Essex were also left stranded and wading through water to find shelter.The desert state in the United Arab Emirates experienced more than a year and a half's worth of rain in just a few hours. Dane took to Instagram to show how the area surrounding his apartment had quickly become submerged in water.

Joey Essex might be best known for his stints on Dancing on Ice, I'm A Celeb and Celebs Go Dating - but he'll always be remembered for his iconic one-liners and storylines on The Only Way Is Essex. But after moving to Dubai and embarking on a new life, the 33 year old is clearly going back to his TOWIE roots as he posted a selfie of him and former co-star James Argent.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright has reportedly started dating a new man.The reality TV star has already introduced him to other fellow The Only Way Is Essex stars, including ex-boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent, according to reports. Lydia, 33, was spotted "passionately kissing" her new beau - a landscape gardener named Ben Davies - at Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell on Thursday, 28 March, reports MailOnline.

James Argent has been feeling better than ever over the last few years after undergoing a gastric band procedure in 2021, losing nearly 14 stone.The TOWIE star, 36, has now opened up on how bad his health battle really got, admitting that doctors told him he was 'on death row' following the Covid-19 lockdown, which saw him rise to 27 stone. "I remember the doctors saying to 'you're on death row' and things like that, it was bad.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have shared a peek inside their incredible bedroom as they added some finishing touches.The former TOWIE star, 36, and his wife of eight years have been renovating the five-bedroom property – which they bought in 2019 for £1.3 million – for three years, finally moving in last summer.They've overseen major works at the house which includes five bedrooms, three dressing rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, in-house spa and sauna, an outdoor pool and even a pool house. In the couple's latest post on their home account, they shared a snap of the room, featuring white cabinets, khaki panelling and modern wall art.

James Argent has revealed that he’s been keeping a secret from his loved ones after losing a bet on a night out. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, who reportedly split from his girlfriend Stella Turian at the end of last year, has opened up about getting a secret tattoo in Majorca in what was the “wildest thing” he’s done in the last few years. Speaking on the My Dirty Laundry podcast, the 36 year old went into detail about the story behind getting tattooed, though revealed that nobody had noticed or spotted it since he’d gotten it done.

Reality star James Argent has admitted he "really struggled" on Valentine's Day after splitting from his 19 year old girlfriend. The 36 year old former TOWIE star even went as far as avoiding social media on the day of love as he knew it wouldn't 'make him feel great'. James split from Stella Turian, 19, back in November after a year of dating.

As she prepares to make her hugely anticipated comeback on The Only Way Is Essex, Lauren Goodger tells OK! she’s loving “finding myself again”.The 37-year-old reality star, who first appeared on the debut series of TOWIE in 2010, left her full-time role in 2015 but has recently returned to filming and is set to appear on screens any day now. While there have been rumours of a comeback for years – and she’s appeared in the show a few times since – Lauren, who is mum to daughter Larose, exclusively tells OK! it’s never been the right time. Until now.

After filming more than 60 dramatic episodes during her first stint on The Only Way is Essex, there’s not a lot Lauren Goodger hasn’t lived out on screen. From the very first episode in October 2010, viewers became hooked on her storylines following her traumatic breakup with childhood sweetheart Mark Wright. Almost 15 years later, Lauren, now 37, is preparing to make her big TOWIE comeback and she chatted exclusively to OK! about how she feels about her younger years spent on the hit reality show.

Shona McGarty, who's played Whitney Dean in EastEnders for over 15 years, has been involved in some major storylines, including several failed relationships. From being groomed by Bianca's partner Tony King to marrying Lee Carter, Whitney, Bianca Butcher's step-daughter, has endured her fair share of drama in Albert Square.

Ever since James Argent embarked on a life changing fitness transformation three years ago, the popular reality star has been delighting audiences with his new found love of exercise and healthy living. The 36 year old TOWIE star shed a whopping 13 stone after realising just how damaging his former weight had on his health, and although the star underwent a gastric sleeve procedure to help slim down - since then he has become a huge fan of exercise.

Gemma Collins famously told her ex-boyfriend James Argent, “Take a good look at this, you ain’t ever gonna get this candy,” as her sarong fell to the floor. Ever since that iconic episode of TOWIE, the reality TV star hasn’t held back when it comes to flaunting her curvaceous body.

Reality legends Gemma Collins and James “Arg” Argent have engaged in more than a few public spats since calling time on their rocky relationship once and for all in 2020. But after Arg appeared to take another swipe at his ex last week, a source tells OK! the GC won’t let him stand in the way of her fairy tale ending with fiancé Rami Hawash.

Michelle Keegan has revealed that her husband, Mark Wright, has banned guests from using the toilets in their £3.5 million mansion, and it's because of James 'Arg' Argent. The actress shared the funny story on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. She said: "Honestly every time we have parties now no one's allowed to use it because of him..." When asked if it was Mark's decision, Fool Me Once star Michelle confirmed: "Yeah he's very..

The Only Way Is Essex star James 'Arg' Argent has celebrated his birthday surrounded by his closest friends and family. The TV personality turned 36 on Tuesday, December 5, and made a reservation at Sheesh in Essex to mark the occasion. Arg's close pal and former TOWIE co-star Ferne McCann took to Instagram to share snaps of the fun-filled evening.

Fans of iconic ITVBe reality show The Only Way Is Essex will be disappointed this festive season as it's been revealed that bosses have axed all plans for a Christmas special. Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened as TOWIE's The Only Way Is Essexmas episode was also axed last year.

It seemed like James Argent had finally found 'The One' after admitting he’d love to get hitched to his girlfriend Stella Turian last month. But the star’s hopes of a happy ending were dashed after it was reported he’d broken up with the Italian law student last week.According to pals, “heartbroken” Arg struggled to make it work because of the long distance, adding there were “no hard feelings between the pair”.But a source says those closest to the TOWIE favourite – in particular, his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright and her mum Debbie - fear his heartbreak could lead him back to his “old ways”. “Lydia and Debbie are obviously very concerned and rallying around him,” an insider tells .

They’ve had an on-off romance since their first date in 2011, but now it seems Gemma Collins has made a U-turn on her relationship with fiancé Rami Hawash. When it was revealed the former TOWIE star and her businessman beau had called off their wedding earlier this year, there was the inevitable speculation that they had split. However, Gemma said “everything is good” and the two had decided to live a “private life away from the cameras”.

James Argent, 35, is reportedly 'heartbroken' after splitting from his 19 year old girlfriend Stella Turian. The former The Only Way Is Essex star had been dating the law student since June 2022 and even hinted at marriage last month, but it seems their love story has now come to an end. Despite enjoying romantic trips to Venice, Verona and Lake Garda together, sources close to James say he's devastated as things suddenly fell apart.

James 'Arg' Argent took part in this year's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins but revealed by the end he "couldn't keep up" and "broke down in tears" following his exit.The former TOWIE star, 35 joined the gruelling SAS selection with the likes of Danielle Lloyd, Teddy Soares, Amber Turner, Gareth Gates and Matt Hancock, who he sparked up an unlikely friendship with. After five days of intense challenges, constant jungle rain and interrogations from the SAS instructors, Arg left during the episode on Sunday, 22 October.

James 'Arg' Argent has labelled himself the "ultimate celeb wedding singer" and revealed what star-studded weddings he's been asked to perform at.The former TOWIE star, 35 is currently starring on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins which he described as "brutal" and said, "It is just as bad, if not worse as it looks". Since filming Arg has had a hectic summer as a full-time wedding singer and also performed at Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's epic festival-themed house party having finally completed their stunning mansion.

Even though they eventually parted ways for good in 2016 after an on-again-off-again relationship, Lydia Bright and James 'Arg' Argent have remained close friends. The pair, who both starred in The Only Way Is Essex, appear to still be a big part in each other's lives and 32-year-old Lydia revealed to new how 'proud' she is of his recent transformation. Arg, 35, took part in this year’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and has wowed fans with how different he appears following a 13st weight loss and quitting a troubling drug habit.

Michelle Heaton has seemingly slammed Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, calling one aspect of the Channel 4 show 'unfair'.The former Liberty X star, 44, has spoken out after the female contestants on the show were forced to carry the same 20kg rucksacks as the male contestants.The celebrity group, including former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock and ex-TOWIE star James Argent, travelled to Thung Ui, north Vietnam to face one of the toughest challenges of their lives. But, during the filming of the show, Michelle and Fort Boyard presenter Melinda Messenger, 52, struggled with the weight of the rucksacks they had to carry - leading them to be dumped from the show.

Jade Goody’s husband, Jack Tweed, has shared his hopes for his future when it comes to his relationship with his stepsons Bobby and Freddie Brazier. Talking to The Mirror, he said that he would like to see the young men more as it’s what his late wife would “one million percent” want. He said: “I'd like to take Bobby and Freddie out and be normal, just like we used to be, maybe one day.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins returned to TV screens on 26 September with a new set of celebrity recruits ready to face their fears.The series kicked off with a clip of Matt Hancock and James Argent on night duty together, with the duo attempting to get to know one another.TOWIE favourite James, 35, quizzed MP Matt, 44, about where he grew up and his education, with Matt making a surprising revelation during their conversation. The former health secretary shocked James, known as Arg, when he revealed he had watched The Only Way Is Essex in the past.

Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed has opened up about his hopes for the future of Bobby and Freddy Brazier.