This Morning viewers flocked to social media after The Only Way is Essex star James ‘Arg’ Argent was interviewed on the flagship ITV show this Wednesday as the 35-year-old chatted to hosts Dermot O’Leary and Holly Willoughby about his 13 stone weight loss.
In the past James has been vocal about his addictions to food, alcohol and drugs. When asked by Dermot, on the June 21 edition, where it all started, he said: “[Going into rehab] wasn’t specific to anything. It was just a battle all round, really.
“I’ve now got myself in a position where I’m just under two years clean and sober and now I have a very healthy relationship with food and exercise and I kind of really feel happy and content. There’s been no scandals for a good while, no drama. Everything’s going smoothly, which is great for my friends and my family.”
Following James’ appearance on the show, one viewer said: “You've done amazing I've been there after kicking one addiction I've gained 4st so now have to tackle my weight. You've inspired me to actually do something about it NOW TODAY TY.”
A second echoed: “ARG looking amazing. He’s done so well.” And a third wrote: “hi #jamesargent I get what you are saying bariatric surgery is not a quick fix and so true brain stomach.”
Elsewhere in the interview, James teased that he is set to work on more reality TV shows later in the year. “He's gonna end up on I'm a Celebrity, ain't he,” one viewer speculated. Would you like to see this happen? Let us know in the comments.
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