James Argent looks slimmer than ever after 14st weight loss following gastric sleeve surgery

James Argent looks slimmer than ever after 14st weight loss as he poses with pals ahead of their wedding in Mykonos

James Argent looked slimmer than ever as he posed with his pals after jetting to Greece for their wedding this week.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star James, 34, shed a total of 14 stone after having gastric sleeve surgery and he showed off his slim physique as he posed in a patterned shirt and linen trousers, sharing some pictures on his Instagram Stories on Thursday.

The wedding singer was in good spirits, laughing and smiling as he stood alongside his friends in a bar on the island of Mykonos.

Svelte: James Argent, 34, looked slimmer than ever after his 14 stone weight loss as he posed with his pals after jetting to Greece for their wedding this week

He later shared a video of himself basking in the warm sunshine as he was driven across the island with the roof of the car down, panning the camera around to show the beautiful views.

James has been open and honest regarding his battle with binge eating, having once tipped the scales at 27 stone before having a gastric sleeve fitted last year.

The reality star’s trip to Greece comes after he recently returned to the United Kingdom after enjoying a sun-filled getaway to Spain with his pals.

Good spirits: The wedding singer was in good spirits, laughing and smiling as he stood alongside his friends in a bar on the island of Mykonos

Good spirits: The wedding singer was in good spirits, laughing and smiling as he stood alongside his friends in a bar on the island of Mykonos

James showcased his slimmed-down frame and looked happier and healthier than ever on the holiday.

He was earlier seen dancing with his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright’s lookalike sister Romana at Olivia’s La Cala restaurant in Málaga.

The star, who split from Lydia, 31, in 2016 after a seven year romance, joined her younger sister at Fern Hawkins’ hen do ahead of her wedding to Premier League footballer Harry Maguire. 

Trip: He recently seen dancing with his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright's lookalike sister Romana at Olivia's La Cala restaurant in Málaga while on holiday shortly before his trip to Mykonos

Trip: He recently seen dancing with his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright’s lookalike sister Romana at Olivia’s La Cala restaurant in Málaga while on holiday shortly before his trip to Mykonos

The pair took the floor by storm, with Arg spinning Romana, 18, around the venue after his performance with The Arg Band, at the bash.

Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now be focused on his true passion and gigging with The Arg 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.’ 

Bond: The star, who split from Lydia, 31, in 2016 after a seven year romance, has remained close to Lydia's family (Arg and Lydia pictured together in July 2021)

Bond: The star, who split from Lydia, 31, in 2016 after a seven year romance, has remained close to Lydia’s family (Arg and Lydia pictured together in July 2021)

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