James Argent called 'shameful' as he makes defiant Instagram return after arrest
After a turbulent couple of weeks, James Argent has returned to on social media, marking his first appearance since a troubling incident involving his partner, Nicoline Artursson, led to his arrest.
The former TOWIE cast member, 37, has been branded 'shameful' by fans after he posted an image to his Instagram Stories, where he was photographed alongside a friend at a black-tie charity event. In the caption, he wrote: "It was an honour to perform for The Wickers Charity raising over £100,000. So proud of @brogangarritsmith for all her hard work."
Dressed sharply in a black tuxedo and bow tie, Argent appeared upbeat as he posed for the camera at the elegant London venue. He also took to the stage with The Arg Band, entertaining attendees at the Wickers Charity Ball - an event dedicated to combatting knife crime in the capital.
Upon his return to Instagram following his arrest, unimpressed fans hit out at the reality TV star. Elsewhere, a source close to James and his partner Nicoline told The Sun: "James should be ashamed of himself. He is acting like nothing happened and seems to be trying to brush over this. What he did was serious.
"People who knew them as a couple were so shocked by what had happened but now to see James smiling and playing up to the cameras. It feels shameless," they added.
The performance came just days after Argent, 37, received a six-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year restraining order from a Spanish court. He had pleaded guilty to shoving Artursson during a heated altercation while the couple were vacationing in La Cala de Mijas.
According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation escalated to the point where Argent was allegedly seen hurling clothing from a balcony and storming out of the property with a bag in hand. A bystander told The Mirror that they had comforted Artursson, who was visibly shaken.
'She was crying a lot,' the source recounted. 'She looked extremely distressed and nervous. She told me, 'I'm in total shock…my life with Arg was so happy before this. I can't believe what's happened...we planned to have a family.''
Authorities were called to the scene shortly before midnight. Argent had already left by the time police and Artursson's mother arrived.
Spanish law enforcement confirmed that he was taken into custody on suspicion of domestic violence. He later appeared before a specialized court for gender-based violence in Fuengirola, where his sentence was handed down.
In addition to the suspended sentence, reports suggest that Argent may be required to attend a ten-week domestic violence intervention program, which includes hearing testimony from survivors.
Breaking his silence on the matter, Argent issued a statement following the court's decision: 'I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what's happened.'
The Mirror has approached James' representatives for comment on this story.
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