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James Lock has shared some pictures of his face after undergoing surgery following a horrific accident on The Challenge UK last month.
The former TOWIE star, 36, broke his eyes and nose while filming the show in 2022 and was rushed to hospital 'in agony'.
The TOWIE star took to Instagram on Friday to reveal his new face, sharing a selfie taken two weeks after surgery, alongside several other photos.
James traveled to Istanbul, Turkey to undergo the surgery and posted photos of his hospital room, the food he was given, and shared photos of his face before and after.
While talking followers through the eight photos and promoting Serene Cosmetic, James wrote in the caption, “Surgery dump so far! Swipe to see what my face looked like before and parts of my journey.'
James Lock's Instagram post included a photo taken two days after his surgery (pictured), in which his face appears swollen
The TOWIE star, 37, showed fans the results of the surgery two weeks after traveling to Istanbul, Turkey for the operation
The reality TV star included a selection from the previously released The Challenge UK trailer, which showed just how bad his facial injuries were.
He said of the surgery in a video posted to Instagram last month: “Anyone who knows me knows that the accident bothered me… it left a little dent.
“I've wanted it for a long time and it's something I've really thought about.”
James starred alongside contestants including brothers Curtis and AJ Pritchard, Essex's Ella Rae Wise and Love Island's Kaz Crossley in the grueling show, which aired on MTV.
A source said The sun in February 2023 about the fitness fanatic's accident: 'James was rushed to hospital after seriously bruising his face within the first three days of filming the Challenge UK.
'The injury was caused during one of the many dangerous activities in which participants are required to participate. It was so scary to see. He was in pain.
'He ended up breaking part of his face and was left bruised for months. James had to spend weeks recovering in Miami so no one would see his bruised face.”
Hosted by Mark Wright, The Challenge UK was a five-part series based on the US version of the same name.
James looked battered and bruised in a trailer for reality show The Challenge UK after suffering a brutal injury on the show
The swelling had subsided when the reality TV star was given the green light to fly home after the operation
The fitness fanatic took to Instagram to tell fans about his surgery journey
Showing his 1.1 million followers in his hospital room, James shared a photo of himself lying in bed watching football
The star wrote: 'Food is included which makes life a lot easier, the staff here couldn't have been more helpful'
The show was filmed in Argentina in 2022 before premiering in February.
Presenter Mark called it the 'toughest show on television' and said the series was 'a real test of strength, determination and perseverance'.
Despite his injuries, James went on to film The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion in the US in June 2023.
He previously talked about finding love on the show.
The reality TV star shared The sun in October: 'I met someone there. I can't say too much, but I always seem to meet someone and have a love interest.
'She's American. I've enjoyed my time at The Challenge – it's sports-oriented, and it's more me.
'Love is a strong word, I don't throw it around easily. She's from Miami,” he insisted when asked if he was in love.