James Argent’s crush on Anthea Turner revealed as pair take on Real Dirty Dancing

Former The Only Way is Essex star James ‘Arg’ Argent has opened up about the reasons behind his recent relapse. Earlier this month, it emerged that the 34 year old, who has battled an alcohol and drugs addiction since being in the spotlight, had to be visited by paramedics at his home in Essex after a night of drinking.

James Argent, affectionately known as Arg, is reportedly "doing really, really well" despite experiencing a scary relapse in his drink and drug addiction recovery earlier this month.The TOWIE star, who has undergone quite the dramatic life change after having a gastric band surgery, unfortunately suffered a serious blip in his sober journey and ended up being visited by paramedics in an ambulance. Despite the difficulties he faces in a lifelong bid to leave behind alcohol and drugs forever, James, 34, is said to be "nearly back to his best" already.

James Argent has been pictured smiling alongside Love Island star Georgia Harrison, after he bravely opened up about experiencing a "bad relapse".The former TOWIE star, 34, looked in good spirits after he admitted his recent struggles in his ongoing recovery from addiction. Arg wore a white T-shirt under a denim jacket alongside some  stone-coloured trousers as he smiled after dropping 13 stone following a gastric sleeve surgery in 2021.The star posed next to Love Island star Georgia Harrison, 27, who wore a bold lime green dress and bright pink fluffy heels.

James Argent admits his huge crush on Anthea Turner during Tuesday's episode of The Real Dirty Dancing. In the second instalment of the new E4 series, James, 34, makes his feelings about "gorgeous" Anthea, 61, very clear to his fellow contestants.

Saffron Barker is currently starring on E4 series - the Real Dirty Dancing - where she is tasked with recreating some of the original movie's famous scenes. Amongst the other celebrity contestants are Lee Ryan and James Argent, who has gushed about dancing with Anthea Turner.The YouTube star, who has also been a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Circle, has been enjoying watching herself on TV at her parents' house despite owning her own mansion, worth over £1 million.This is due to Saffron, 21, renovating her impressive abode located in her hometown of Brighton. While her home is a building site she's taken in solace at parents Wendy and Darren's home, where fellow YouTube star brother Jed also lives.

The Real Dirty Dancing host Keith Lemon admitted he ‘went and hid’ after becoming emotional at a routine from contestant James Argent, who’s been open about setbacks he’s faced in recent months. Co-hosted by Keith and Pussycat Doll, Ashley Roberts, the series follows 10 famous faces as they move into a stunning lakeside location reminiscent of the original Kellerman’s resort where their dance moves will be well and truly put to the test. Towie star Arg is one of the stars taking part as they’re propelled into the world of the classic 1987 rom-com.

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James Argent couldn't resist gushing over "gorgeous" Anthea Turner on Monday's opening episode of The Real Dirty Dancing. During the first instalment of the new E4 series, James, 34, and Anthea, 61, were paired together for an audition in front of the other celebrities where they showed off their best moves.

James ‘Arg’ Argent has admitted that having “one more drink” could kill him after he recently suffered a “very bad relapse”.The former TOWIE star hit the headlines last week when it was revealed an ambulance had to be called to his home and he had been forced to return to rehab.The 34 year old headed to a daily rehabilitation unit after hitting a “blip” in his recovery when he indulged in his first alcoholic drink after being clean and sober for two years. “I can glamorise partying but in reality it’s never going to be fun for me as I’m an addict so it’ll never be just one or two drinks – that will lead me to hospital or death,” he told The Sun.

Ever since she was famously branded ‘Princess Tippy toes” by Eamonn Holmes, then her co-star on morning television, Anthea Turner has found it hard to shed her image of being well, a bit precious, and squeaky clean. Now she’s taking part in a new reality show that is about to show her in a new light. She joins a gang of celebrities acting out classic scenes from the hit eighties film Dirty Dancing, starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze as unlikely lovers.

James 'Arg' Argent has been pictured making his way into a daily rehab unit after reportedly being visited by paramedics at his home. Last week, worried pals of the 34 year old reportedly called an ambulance to rush over to his Essex home after being unable to get ahold of him.The "blip" in his recovery following his drug addiction appears to have made him to decide to go to a rehab unit in Woodford, Essex, on Wednesday 16 February.

Anthea Turner has detailed the freak accident she experienced during a hotel stay that nearly left her blind in one eye.The TV veteran, 61, whose Real Dirty Dancing pal Lee Ryan said James Argent was "obsessed" with her, took to her Instagram feed to post a series of front page news articles before detailing what happened to her. In the caption, she wrote: "Just posting these now because I want to keep you safe - You might have seen in the press 2 weeks ago a story I told of a near fatal accident I had with my left eye, but because there were no outside visible signs I did the classic thing which is, think it’ll all go away," with a side eyes emoji.

There was a time when the last thing James Argent - known to all as 'Arg' - wanted to do was attempt a legendary dance routine on national television. But after losing a phenomenal 13 stone with a rigorous diet and exercise regime, the former TOWIE star was delighted to strut his stuff on The Real Dirty Dancing, which arrives on E4 later this month. And the much-loved celebrity, who has battled his demons in many forms since finding fame, admitted he even felt sexy as he took on the late Patrick Swayze’s iconic role, playing Johnny.

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