James Argent shows off his slimmed-down frame in a black shirt after his 14-stone weight loss
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He has lost 14 stones in the past year after undergoing a gastric sleeve procedure when his weight reached 27 stones.
And James Argent looked slimmer than ever when he performed at Elliot Wright’s restaurant Olivia’s La Cala in Marbella on Thursday.
The former TOWIE star, 34, dressed to impress in a black shirt, matching trousers and a pair of slip-on shoes.
Looks good: James Argent looked slimmer than ever during his performance at Elliot Wright’s restaurant Olivia’s La Cala in Marbella on Thursday
James appeared cheerful as he danced with a female companion between performances.
He pulled out his phone to snap some selfies with his admiring crowd at the restaurant as they cheered him on.
Later in the evening, James made a bachelorette party especially for the bride-to-be by taking a group photo with the group of women.
It comes after James declared he’s “finally the man he’s always wanted to be” – and revealed he has an “exciting” new lady in his life during a recent television appearance.
Beaming: The former TOWIE star, 34, appeared in good spirits as he danced with a female companion between performances
Happy: Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now focus on his true passion and performing with his band in Marbella is where he feels happiest
Brave: The reality star dressed to impress in a black shirt, matching pants and a pair of loafers
The reality TV star talked about his newfound confidence since his incredible weight loss transformation and lifestyle overhaul
Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, Arg glowed when he gushed to the presenter, 62, that he ‘feels like he’s winning’.
The former TOWIE star began: “I’ve come to a point where I finally feel confident.
“I’m ready to meet someone and, as cliché as it may be, you can’t love someone until you love yourself and now I can take care of myself, I can take care of someone else.”
Bachelorette Party: Later in the evening, James made a bachelorette party especially for the bride-to-be by taking a group photo with the group of women
Excited fans: he pulled out his phone to take some selfies with his adoring crowd at the restaurant as they cheered him on
In an exclusive interview, James, who last appeared on the ITVBe show TOWIE in 2018, said: ‘As much as I love doing everything on TV, I’m really passionate about it and my bread and butter is my band and all my singing performances. ‘
Arg revealed: “I met a woman in Mykonos, we sent messages, she’s not English, she lives abroad, but who knows, it’s exciting anyway.”
The TV personality has previously had high-profile relationships with his former co-stars Lydia Bright, 31, with whom he remains close friends, and Gemma Collins, 41.
Adding to his weight loss, he candidly admitted, “I’m still conscious when I’m wearing swim shorts, I go Simon Cowell style with them around my belly button, but I’m lucky the excess skin is minimal.”
Oh what a night: The singer sure knew how to put on a show as a plethora of ladies laughed, cheered and danced as he pulled out song after song
Say Cheese! The TV personality made sure to greet several fans at the Spanish eatery
Popular: The star stood among fans as he posed for further snaps
“I’ve had to learn very hard and hard lessons, but I don’t feel resentful, I wake up in the morning and look forward to the day ahead.
“There’s nothing better than being clean and sober, I’m achieving everything I set out to do.”
Arg continued: ‘I’ve always wanted to be a wedding singer and now that I’m finally becoming what I want to be, The Arg Band is going to get stronger and stronger. It’s a dream come true.
Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now focus on his true passion and performing with his band in Marbella is where he feels happiest.
In an exclusive interview, James, who last appeared on the ITVBe show TOWIE in 2018, said: ‘As much as I love doing everything on TV, I’m really passionate about it and my bread and butter is my band and all my singing performances. ‘
Before and after: James was told he was endangering his health with his weight – the scales tipped at 27stone (pictured left before having stomach surgery last year)