James Argent reveals he wants to follow in Joey Essex’s footsteps and star in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after his 14th weight loss
He’s transformed his life in the past year, losing a whopping 14 stone and overcoming addiction.
And James Argent has now announced that he wants to follow in Joey Essex’s footsteps and sign up for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after his 14th weight loss.
The former TOWIE star, 34, feels the show would be a perfect challenge for him now that he is “fit and healthy”.
New challenge: James Argent has now announced that he wants to follow in Joey Essex’s footsteps and sign up for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after his 13th weight loss
Last year, James’ weight increased to 27 kilos after he replaced his cocaine habit with an unhealthy diet.
He has since lost a staggering 13 stones after having 70 per cent of his stomach removed in the £10,000 operation.
James told The Sun: “Celebrity SAS, I would love to do that one day. I think that would be a great show for me.
“Joey Essex is one of my best friends. I actually watched the series with him when it came out and he did really well. I was super, super proud of him.’
Reality TV star: TOWIE’s Joey competed in the 2020 series of the grueling reality show and quit after an intense interrogation.
He continued, “I think SAS is a lot about stories of people who went through a lot and made it to the other side.
“I think the fact that I’ve struggled with addiction and sort of gotten over it and I’ve struggled with an eating disorder and I got through that.
“The fact that I was 27 Stone, now I’m 13 Stone, and I’m actually fit and healthy, and I feel like I’d be able to actually shock people and do pretty well, maybe I will.” considered next time. That would be great.”
TOWIE star Joey competed on the 2020 series of the grueling reality show and quit after an intense interrogation.
Tough Show: In Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, each star abandons their glamorous lifestyle and heads into the wilderness of the Scottish Hebrides on the remote island of Raasay
In Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, each star abandons their glamorous lifestyle and heads into the wilderness of the Scottish Hebrides on the remote island of Raasay.
For eight days, the 12 celebrities will be subjected to a grueling course that will test them both physically and mentally.
Despite the show’s difficulty, its bottom line is helping the celebrities discover their “true selves” — although not all celebrities will have what it takes to make it to the end of the show.
Transformation: Last year James’ weight increased to 27 kilos (previously pictured left). Arg lost 14 stones after his gastric sleeve surgery last April
James recently took part in E4’s Real Dirty Dancing, where he recreates famous routines from the iconic 80’s film.
In the new reality show – hosted by Keith Lemon and Ashley Roberts – celebrities put their dancing skills to the test as they take on a series of challenges based on classic scenes from the film between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
In the teaser for the upcoming episode, James kisses Anthea Turner on the lips as they rehearse a scene from the cult film.
Keith and Ashley were shocked to see the intimate moment in the teaser for Monday night’s show.
James has been very open about his crush on Anthea since one of the first assignments saw the pair perform the famous bump and grind scene from the Do You Love Me?
Host Keith put together the unlikely dance partners before ordering them to show off their best raunchy moves.
Get lost! James recently attended E4’s Real Dirty Dancing and kissed Anthea Turner in the teaser for the upcoming episode of The Real Dirty Dancing
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