James Argent seen for first time since gastric surgery and says he's 'extremely close' to ex Lydia Bright

TOWIE fans were delighted by new reports Lydia Bright is getting close to her ex James ‘Arg’ Argent. And Lydia has now fanned the rumour mill by posting a throwback picture the pair in bed while filming the reality show six years ago.

A Birmingham headteacher has revealed she has "banned" the use of "sexist" language at her primary school. Speaking on Thursday's instalment of Good Morning Britain, Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson said that she did not allow pupils to say terms such as "man up" and "grow a pair" and even prohibited teachers from saying "good morning boys and girls".

James Argent has said ex Lydia Bright is supporting him through recovery from his gastric surgery, and he is aiming to fill his Essex mansion with a family.The TOWIE star had gastric sleeve surgery two weeks ago to help him slim down from 27.5 stone, a weight he has previously said put him at risk of dying from coronavirus.

James 'Arg' Argent has revealed he's already lost weight since getting gastric sleeve surgery following his 27 stone weight gain over the lockdown period. The 33 year old, who recently recovered from the operation with a boys' holiday, appeared on Loose Women on 27 April to speak out about the experience and confessed he's beginning to "recognise himself in the mirror again".

James 'Arg' Argent celebrated the success of his life-changing gastric band operation with a fun-filled boys' trip to sunny Brighton.The former TOWIE star looked well on the road to recovery as he smiled for an Instagram snap while standing alongside his three friends – including Jade Goody's widow Jack Tweed. With his recent surgery giving him renewed hope for his future, the 33-year-old, whose weight rose to nearly 27 stone during lockdown, vowed he "won't fall back down again".

The Only Way is Essexstar Harry Derbidge has paid tribute to his ex-boyfriend, Rhys Alan Smith, who has reportedly been found dead in Tenerife. Smith made a brief appearance on the popular reality show after his relationship history with Derbidge was referenced and written into a storyline between Derbidge and Bobby Norris.

Gemma Collins is reportedly back with her ex-fiancé Rami Hawash. Gemma, 40, and her ex-fiancé Rami, who were engaged seven years, ago are said to be seeing each other again in recent months and enjoying dates.

Slowthai, Bicep and Honey Dijon have all been announced for the re-opening of the newly renovated Forum Birmingham.The city centre venue, located at 52-54 Dale End, has previously operated under the names of The Ballroom, the Hummingbird and the Carling Academy Birmingham.

Gemma Collins has discussed James Argent's addiction struggles in a candid conversation and admitted it "broke her heart".The reality star, who enjoyed her first pamper session after lockdown, spoke about how James' addiction has impacted her and her family. Speaking on The Gemma Collins Podcast, the 40 year old said: "This is going to sound harsh but it is something I have dealt with in my life.

Former TOWIE favourite James ‘Arg’ Argent shares a post-surgery selfie from his hospital bed after his successful weight loss surgery.The reality star has opened up to his fans about his gastric sleeve surgery on Instagram after he shared his latest snap from the hospital ward with a brave thumbs up.

TOWIE star James "Arg" Argent has opened up on the "uncomfortable" recovery process one week after he underwent life-saving gastric surgery. The reality TV star was told by doctors he could die without the operation after he reached nearly 27 stone.