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Daily Mirror
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- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Argent performs at Megan McKenna's wedding after girlfriend's abuse post
James 'Arg' Argent was seen celebrating his former The Only Way Is Essex co-star Megan McKenna's wedding over the weekend, just hours after his ex put out a heartbreaking statement James 'Arg' Argent danced the night away with his The Only Way Is Essex co-stars, just hours after his ex issued a heartbreaking statement. Nicoline Artursson broke her silence on Friday evening for the first time since her ex admitted to domestic violence. The former Only Way Is Essex star admitted his crime at a court in Spain where he received a six-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year restraining order. Argent pushed his now ex-girlfriend down a flight of stairs, causing the injuries. As Nicoline spoke of how the "fractures on my body have finally healed but I'm wounded inside", just hours later, on the Saturday, Arg was at Megan's wedding, where she tied the knot with her husband Oliver. Taking to Instagram, Arg posted a video of him and Megan dancing at the nuptials. He wrote: "Congratulations to the beautiful Bride, My dear friend @meganmckenna who got married to the lovely @oliverjburke yesterday. "I can't tell you how much it meant to me, That you wanted me there on your special Wedding day. We danced together just like old times in Nu Bar Loughton when we were kids. He added: "We always supported each other in those TOWIE days & remained friends ever since. You've blossomed into an amazing woman. You're a fantastic mum & you're going to make a great wife! And you're a much better singer than me haha. Love ya." In her heartbreaking statement, Nicoline explained more about that night. She wrote: "I was brutally thrown out of our new home in the middle of the night wearing only my pyjamas. I opened the door to let him in and only minutes after I found myself laying down on the stairs outside our house. My clothes and belongings were being thrown out from the balcony down on me. I was injured." She also added: "A gentleman does not abuse you and end up in jail and call you the love of his life. A gentleman does not blame you for his actions. A gentleman will confide in his partner, family and close circle of friends, keeping them close and safe. A gentleman chooses you always and leaves the past in the past - including exes. "Life is to be lived together and not to please people who want to take advantage of you. At the end of the day, fame can only do so much - it's all about being strong and growing together. Life is simply not a reality TV show, life is real. I have tried to understand why. I have cried so many tears thinking about the way he chose to hurt me. He said he loved me and I believed him and here we are." *For confidential support, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit If you or your family have lost a friend or family member through fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can offer specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more info visit
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside James Argent's chaotic romances and tragic personal battles as holiday row with beauty queen lover ends in arrest
AS A fresh faced Essex boy, James 'Arg' Argent burst onto the scene as one of the original cast of Towie 15 years ago. However, over the years his life has taken some twists and turns and Advertisement 10 James 'Arg' Argent has enjoyed a turbulent life in the spotlight since his rise to fame Credit: Rex 10 James joined Towie in 2010 as Mark Wright's joker friend 'Arg' Credit: Rex 10 Arg enjoyed a party lifestyle during his early days of Towie - seen here in 2011 Credit: Louis Wood - The Sun OG Towie fans will well remember the very first time The best mates found instant fame on the ITV reality show, and reaped the rewards of being a young star on the telly. While Mark settled down and made a name for himself as a presenter and businessman, Arg continued to intertrain the viewers on Towie. As his popularity soared, the money came rolling and the invites to parties grew. Advertisement Read More on James Argent DRUG ADDICTION Arg has been very The reality star revealed he first knew he had a problem in 2014 and had stints in rehab before finally getting clean in 2020. He previously opened up about his past demons, and told The Sun how Recalling his first terrifying incident, he told us: "I locked myself in my house and took drugs for three days straight on my own in the pitch black. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive Latest 'I was at rock bottom. My heart was beating out of my chest, my nose was bleeding, I was shaking and my breathing was terrible. "My family were banging on the door screaming, 'Open up' but I wasn't answering the door to anyone. Watch the moment Arg returns to Towie for first time in six years - and boasts about dating stunning Miss Sweden girlfriend "They feared I'd overdosed and was dead in the house." WEIGHT BATTLE Over the years, Advertisement He admitted to piling on the pounds in lockdown after kicking his cocaine addiction. However, the wake up call came when doctors warned him he was 'on death row." 10 Arg opened up about his past issues with drugs to The Sun Credit: Louis Wood News Group Newspaper Ltd 10 At his heaviest James' weight went up to 27 stone Credit: Instagram Advertisement It took his mum Patricia breaking down in tears in his bedroom for him to finally seek help. Arg told ITV's Lorraine: 'I reached the heaviest I've ever been in the height of the pandemic and doctors said I was dicing with death because I've got bad asthma and was morbidly obese, which was the worst possible combination if I was to catch Covid. 'I could have been a goner, so I just knew I had to do something.' Advertisement 10 James lost half his body weight thanks to a gastric band Credit: Instagram GC ROMANCE Arg and Gemma Collins seemed like a match made in reality star heaven. Their romance played out both on and off screen, and at times they seemed very happy. Fans enjoyed watching them them together on Towie, and they dated for three years until 2020. Advertisement During this time, the pair had a very on/off romance, 10 Former reality TV couple James and Gemma Collins had a very on/off romance Credit: Getty - Contributor Speaking on Piers Morgan's Life Stories in 2021, a tearful GC said: "For anyone who ever thinks about taking drugs, or just trying it for one night, you can end up getting addicted. Advertisement "I was really happy with James. We did get on, but the drugs changed him as a person. "I fought every day for three years to get him well." 10 James' age-gap romance with Stella Turian raised some eyebrows AGE GAP ROMANCE In 2022, a then 34-year-old Arg raised eyebrows when Advertisement The smitten star - who was 16 years Gemma's senior - even flew to her native country to meet her parents. A source told "That's why she was very keen for him to meet her family and go official with how she feels. "James and Stella both lead busy lives, but they are keen to spend as much time as possible with one another and are planning a holiday, probably to Dubai , before the end of the year. Advertisement "Both of them are counting down the days." After a year of dating , a "heartbroken" 10 James was given a suspended sentence after pushing girlfriend Nicoline Artursson down some stairs Credit: Instagram/@real_argent SHOCK SENTENCE The Sun revealed how Advertisement Neighbours called the police when they heard former Miss Sweden James spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court the same day The reality star was given a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order to stop him seeing or even contacting An insider told The Sun: 'James and Nicoline had a row that turned nasty and he pushed her over. He was arrested and taken to a station where he was put in the cells for a few hours. Advertisement 10 James' pals said he was 'very sorry' for what he had done and was honest with police about what happened Credit: Splash 'James complied with the police and the matter was resolved in the court on the same day. 'Their relationship is over and they can no longer speak or contact one another.' Sources close to the telly star insist he is 'extremely sorry' for what has happened and insists he never meant to harm Advertisement A friend explained: 'James has been at home in Essex since this happened. 'He said he had a row with Nicoline and that he tried to end the argument. "James said he pushed Nicoline and that she fell. He is remorseful about what happened but is insisting he never meant any harm. 'He's extremely sorry for it. Advertisement 'James said he was honest when he spoke to the police and told them everything that had happened.' The Sun has contacted Argent. Nicoline declined to comment. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TOWIE star James Argent arrested after 'attacking' beauty queen girlfriend on Spain holiday
James 'Arg' Argent was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Spain and has been handed a suspended prison sentence and restraining order after attacking his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson. James 'Arg' Argent was arrested for allegedly assaulting his model girlfriend Nicoline Artursson whilst on holiday in Spain. The former TOWIE star, 37, was taken into custody by the Spanish Civil Guard in Costa del Sol on Sunday, May 5. Eyewitnesses reported to the Mirror that they "heard an aggressive man yelling" and "throwing objects from the terrace of a nearby house". Argent confessed to "mistreating" Nicoline at the Court of Violence Against Women in Fuengirola, as per The Sun. It also reported that the reality TV star received a suspended jail sentence and must complete a "resocialisation course in the field of gender violence." He was also reportedly issued with a restraining order preventing him from contacting Ms Artursson, reports the Mirror. When contacted by the Mirror today, the Guardia Civil confirmed the arrest, stating: "We can confirm Mr Argent was arrested by 'Policia Local' of Mijas for an alleged crime of domestic violence on 5th May." "We were frightened by his shouts," an eyewitness told the Mirror. "We couldn't believe what we were seeing," they added, noting that Nicoline "appeared to be physically and emotionally devastated." It is understood by the Mirror that Nicoline's mother arrived at the scene to support her daughter and both were transported to a hospital by police. A source close to Argent informed said that the TOWIE star is "remorseful about what happened but is insisting he never meant any harm." James 'Arg' Argent shot to fame as an original member of The Only Way Is Essex, gracing our screens from 2010 until his departure in 2018. Throughout his time in the limelight, the 37 year old has dabbled in a variety of reality shows such as Celebrity Super Spa, The Jump, Sugar Free Farm, and Celebs Go Dating. Back in October 2014, TOWIE bosses were forced to halt filming with Argent after he tested positive for drugs, prompting him to seek help through rehab. Despite the turbulent times that have seen him become a frequent visitor at addiction treatment facilities, the reality star opened up in 2023 about his past struggles, saying: "I battled with [drug addiction] for a number of years. But I've got through it and I'm doing alright. I'm doing well. I'm clean, sober, and I have been for a long time now." In addition to his TV fame, Argent is known for crooning at weddings. He took drastic action regarding his health by undergoing sleeve gastrectomy in April 2021 when his weight had soared to 27 stone. Reflecting on his journey since having the surgery, he revealed to GB News: "I had a bad relationship with food. I would either do no exercise at all and binge eat or I would starve myself and train three times a day." He added: "I was either morbidly obese or slim. I was constantly yo-yo ing.I now have a great relationship with food and with exercise and I have got the balance right. I am proud of what I have achieved." Our sister paper the Mirror has reached out to representatives for James Argent to comment further on his updates. *For confidential support, ring the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit If you or your family have lost a friend or family member due to fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can provide specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more information, visit Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
