TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent praised by fans for recent weight loss

The Only Way Is Essex star James 'Arg' Argent has been praised by fans after showing off his recent weight loss.

James, who is more commonly known as Arg, has been attending a rehab centre in Thailand over the last few months and has now showed off the results of his health kick.

Taking to Instagram to tell his followers he will be home in a matter of days, Arg wrote, 'ME, MYSELF & I...Counting down the days until I'm home!!!'

The reality star also shared a number of snaps showing off his new figure.

Fans were quick to praise Arg for his hard work and commitment to the centre. One user wrote, 'Well done Arg.. you're doing great', with another adding, 'Well done to you! You look fantastic! Rehab has obviously done you very well!'.

The compliments didn't end there, a third added,'You've gone so skinny', with a user called sheronce69 writing, 'Well done you look ace'.

It seems Arg's former TOWIE friends can't wait for their mate to return to Essex. The likes of Dan Edgar and Chris Clark both took to Twitter to express their excitement at his return.

The 29-year-old looks visibly smaller since checking into the facility earlier in the year. According to reports Arg has only had contact with his close friends and family and has lost two stone.

Arg back in 2016:

James 'Arg' Argent © PA Images

Arg has struggled with fame in the past and was temporarily suspended from TOWIE back in 2015 when he failed to show up to filming amid drug abuse rumours.

Standing up to his demons, Arg said, "I'm embarrassed to say this but so many people tried to help and got pushed away. Underneath everything I was badly depressed. I was so anxious and tired."

Arg is set to return to the UK in the coming days.

Meanwhile the continuing drama with Arg's former cast-mates is heating up on TOWIE. Last week viewers witnessed on/off couple Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks have an explosive argument in the middle of the street.

TOWIE continues on ITVBe.

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