James Argent says he's feeling ‘sexy’ after shedding 13 stone and signing up for The Real Dirty Dancing

James “Arg” Argent revealed just how close he recently got to undoing all his hard work for good, after suffering a “bad relapse” last month.Speaking from his Essex home, the 34 year old said he’d broken his two years of sobriety and that the paramedics had been called after one drink spiralled into something more. “Addicts always say one drink is never enough,” said Arg – who said he’d had “cravings” while on a night out with friends in London.

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.

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.