James Argent candidly admits he has struggled with eating disorders since he was a teenager

After piling on weight during lockdown, James “Arg” Argent now weighs 27 stone and urgently requires gastric surgery to save his life. And no one is more concerned about the procedure than his on/off love Gemma Collins.

After it was announced that Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Britain, Mark Wright has weighed in on the show's future and questioned if it can survive without the outspoken star at the helm.The presenter, who admitted it's 'tough' helping pal James Argent, showed his support for Piers, 55, and said he can't imagine the show without him. Piers broke his silence after his exit by posting a picture alongside his late former manager on his Instagram page.

Mark Wright has admitted it is "tough" helping his best friend James Argent to lose weight in preparation for his life saving surgery. James, 33, revealed in January that he has hit 27 stone and will be undergoing gastric surgery in a final bid to curb his eating disorder.

Dan Osborne has shared his support to James Argent and offered to train him amid his latest weight loss journey. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Dan, 29, is known for his ripped abs and muscular physique and has now volunteered to share his knowledge with Arg, 33.

direct to your inboxJames 'Arg' Argent has said his continuing weight gain could prove 'fatal' if he were to contract coronavirus.The former The Only Way Is Essex star is set to undergo "life-changing" gastric surgery after reaching 27 stone. Arg, who has struggled for years with eating disorders, appeared on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan and admitted to "worrying" throughout the pandemic because of his rising weight.

James 'Arg' Argent has revealed he believes having a relationship is "impossible" right now, but ex Gemma Collins is "no longer blocked" on his phone.The 33 year old appeared on Good Morning Britain to speak to show hosts Piers Morgan, 55, and Susanna Reid, 50, about his weight gain and looming gastric operation when the topic turned to his ex girlfriend Gemma.

Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright has opened up on her friendship with James Argent six years after they called time on their relationship and parted their ways as a couple.

James 'Arg' Argent has received his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, it has been reported.The 33 year old revealed last month that he has reached 26 stone during lockdown and, as he is also asthmatic, this places him in a high priority group. Former The Only Way Is Essex star James was seen arriving at his local GP surgery in a black tracksuit, consisting of a Rolling Stones hoodie, and a pair of orange and green trainers.