James Argent looks slim after his 14 stone weight loss while singing in Marbella

James Argent looked slimmer than ever as he stepped out to Elliot Wright’s restaurant Olivia’s La Cala in Marbella on Thursday.

The former TOWIE star, 34, wore a sky blue shirt with a palm tree design, which he teamed with a pair of cream trousers and brown shoes.

Television personality Arg has lost 14 stone in recent months after he underwent a gastric sleeve procedure when his weight reached 27 stone, and Arg was in good spirits as he took to the stage to sing at the eatery in Spain.

Looking good: James Argent, 34, looked slimmer than ever as he stepped out to Elliot Wright’s restaurant Olivia’s La Cala in Marbella on Thursday

James whipped out his phone to take some pictures of his adoring audience at the restaurant as they cheered him on while they performed.

The reality star was seen arriving at the venue with Elliot Wright’s wife Sadie who looked stylish in a mini dress patterned with pink and red hues.

She wore a pair of open-toed heels to add a few inches to her stature and opted for some glamorous make-up to highlight her pretty facial features. 

Born to perform: Television personality Arg has lost 14 stone in recent months after he underwent a gastric sleeve procedure, and Arg took to the stage to sing at the eatery in Spain

Born to perform: Television personality Arg has lost 14 stone in recent months after he underwent a gastric sleeve procedure, and Arg took to the stage to sing at the eatery in Spain

Good pals: The reality star was seen arriving at the venue with Elliot Wright's wife Sadie who looked stylish in a mini dress patterned with pink and red hues

Good pals: The reality star was seen arriving at the venue with Elliot Wright’s wife Sadie who looked stylish in a mini dress patterned with pink and red hues

Out on the town: She wore a pair of open-toed heels to add a few inches to her stature and opted for some glamorous make-up to highlight her pretty facial features

The pair could be seen smiling as they walked alongside one another

Out on the town: She wore a pair of open-toed heels to add a few inches to her stature and opted for some glamorous make-up to highlight her pretty facial features

In the detil: Sadie wore a pair of hoop earrings and carried a peach-hued handbag with her as she walked next to Arg

In the detil: Sadie wore a pair of hoop earrings and carried a peach-hued handbag with her as she walked next to Arg

Happy couple: Sadie is married to Arg's fellow former The Only Way Is Essex star Elliot Wright, with the couple pictured in Spain

Happy couple: Sadie is married to Arg’s fellow former The Only Way Is Essex star Elliot Wright, with the couple pictured in Spain

Entertainer: James whipped out his phone to take some pictures of his adoring audience at the restaurant as they cheered him on while they performed

Entertainer: James whipped out his phone to take some pictures of his adoring audience at the restaurant as they cheered him on while they performed

James was in good spirits as he danced at the restaurant, pulling a pal on stage who was wearing a blue and white dress.

He could be seen holding the hand of his friend with the pair smiling as they danced.

His slim figure was noticeable as he moved about on stage with his pal.

Busting some moves: James was in good spirits as he danced at the restaurant, pulling a pal on stage who was wearing a blue and white dress

Busting some moves: James was in good spirits as he danced at the restaurant, pulling a pal on stage who was wearing a blue and white dress

Good spirits: He could be seen holding the hand of his friend with the pair smiling as they danced

Good spirits: He could be seen holding the hand of his friend with the pair smiling as they danced

Good spirits: He could be seen holding the hand of his friend with the pair smiling as they danced

Weight loss: His slim figure was noticeable as he moved about on stage with his pal during his trip to Spain

Weight loss: His slim figure was noticeable as he moved about on stage with his pal during his trip to Spain

Before and after: James was told he was putting his health at risk with his weight - tipping the scales at 27stone,  before having gastric sleeve surgery last year (pictured before)

Before and after: James was told he was putting his health at risk with his weight – tipping the scales at 27stone,  before having gastric sleeve surgery last year

It comes after James declared he is ‘finally the man he always wanted to be’ – and revealed he has an ‘exciting’ new lady in his life during a recent television appearance.  

The reality TV star told of his newfound confidence since his incredible weight loss transformation and lifestyle overhaul.

Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, Arg was glowing as he gushed to the presenter, 62, that he ‘feels like he’s winning’.

Happiness: It comes after James declared he is 'finally the man he always wanted to be' - and revealed he has an 'exciting' new lady in his life during a recent television appearance

Happiness: It comes after James declared he is ‘finally the man he always wanted to be’ – and revealed he has an ‘exciting’ new lady in his life during a recent television appearance

Assured: The reality TV star told of his newfound confidence since his incredible weight loss transformation and lifestyle overhaul

Assured: The reality TV star told of his newfound confidence since his incredible weight loss transformation and lifestyle overhaul

Speaking out: . Speaking on ITV's Lorraine, Arg was glowing as he gushed to the presenter, 62, that he 'feels like he's winning'

Speaking out: . Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, Arg was glowing as he gushed to the presenter, 62, that he ‘feels like he’s winning’

Words: The former TOWIE star began: 'I have come to a point where I finally feel confident. I am ready to meet someone and, as cliché as it is, you can't love someone until you love yourself'

Words: The former TOWIE star began: ‘I have come to a point where I finally feel confident. I am ready to meet someone and, as cliché as it is, you can’t love someone until you love yourself’

Looking to the future: He continued: 'Now I can take care of myself I can take care of someone else'

Looking to the future: He continued: ‘Now I can take care of myself I can take care of someone else’

New love? Arg divulged: 'I did meet a woman in Mykonos, we've been messaging, she's not English, she lives abroad but who knows, it's exciting anyway'

New love? Arg divulged: ‘I did meet a woman in Mykonos, we’ve been messaging, she’s not English, she lives abroad but who knows, it’s exciting anyway’

The former TOWIE star began: ‘I have come to a point where I finally feel confident.

‘I am ready to meet someone and, as cliché as it is, you can’t love someone until you love yourself and now I can take care of myself I can take care of someone else.’

Arg divulged: ‘I did meet a woman in Mykonos, we’ve been messaging, she’s not English, she lives abroad but who knows, it’s exciting anyway.’

Happy birthday! James was happy to pose with pictures with a diner who was celebrating their birthday

Happy birthday! James was happy to pose with pictures with a diner who was celebrating their birthday

Strike a pose: The star smiled as he stood next to a table of fans who had their picture taken with him

Strike a pose: The star smiled as he stood next to a table of fans who had their picture taken with him

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 ‘The GC’ Collins, 41.  

Adding of his weight loss, he continued: ‘Even Joey Essex gave me a big hug and said “Arg you’re finally the man you wanted to become.”

‘It is the best thing I’ve ever done, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner, as cliche as that sounds.’

Looking back: 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 'The GC' Collins, 41

Looking back: 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 ‘The GC’ Collins, 41

Pals: Adding of his weight loss, he continued: 'Even Joey Essex gave me a big hug and said "Arg you're finally the man you wanted to become."'

Pals: Adding of his weight loss, he continued: ‘Even Joey Essex gave me a big hug and said “Arg you’re finally the man you wanted to become.”‘

But candidly he admitted: ‘I am still conscious when I wear swimming shorts, I go Simon Cowell style with them right up around my belly button, but I am lucky that the excess skin is minimal.

‘I had to learn very heard and tough lessons, but I don’t feel resentful, I wake up in the morning and look forward to the day ahead.  

‘There is nothing better than being clean and sober, everything that I set out to do I am now achieving.’

Delighted: 'It is the best thing I've ever done, my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner, as cliche as that sounds'

Delighted: ‘It is the best thing I’ve ever done, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner, as cliche as that sounds’

Arg continued: ‘I always wanted to be a wedding singer and now I am finally becoming what I want to be, The Arg Band is going from strength to strength. It is a dream come true.’

Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now be focused on his true passion and gigging with his band in Marbella is where he feels happiest.

In an exclusive interview James, who last appeared on ITVBe show TOWIE in 2018, said: ‘As much as I love doing all the stuff on TV, I’m really passionate about and my bread and butter is my band and all my singing gigs.’

New career: Arg continued: 'I always wanted to be a wedding singer and now I am finally becoming what I want to be, The Arg Band is going from strength to strength'

New career: Arg continued: ‘I always wanted to be a wedding singer and now I am finally becoming what I want to be, The Arg Band is going from strength to strength’

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