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The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Disgraced James Argent shamelessly dances at gig as ‘the show goes on' after attacking girlfriend
SHAMELESS James Argent has been posting footage of himself dancing at a gig weeks after he attacked his girlfriend. The 37-year-old returned to Spain where he had admitted a charge of domestic violence against his model partner Nicoline Artursson, 32. 4 4 As part of his sentence, he must attend a domestic violence course which aims to help offenders construct a 'new masculinity'. 4 He flew back to take the course - but posted him singing at a gig last night. Arg was filmed jumping up and down with fans on stage as he spun around a little girl on the dancefloor and belted out old hits. The show must go on for the former Towie star who turned violent during a row with his ex on holiday in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. He admitted throwing the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. Singer Arg had applied for residency in Spain to perform all year round in Marbella's bars and clubs, but that is now likely to be rejected because of his record. Argent's row with Nicoline came after she hinted at his closeness with ex-partner Lydia Bright in a now deleted Instagram post. She wrote: 'Is it OK if your boyfriend or girlfriend is talking and hanging out with their ex and liking their Instagram posts etc? If you're in a serious relationship you've got to respect your partner and leave the past in the past.' Argent previously said he was 'devastated by what's happened'. Horrific injuries James Argent inflicted on his beauty queen girlfriend revealed as star avoids jail for horror attack Alluding to past drink and drug issues, he added: 'I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober.' In between his gigs he must now focus on his domestic violence course. Gregorio Gomez Mata, who runs similar workshops for Spain's Prison Service, told The Sun previously: 'My message to Mr Argent would be to take advantage of this course. 'His life will be better if he understands he has to change and so will the lives of any women he has relationships with in the future. "We don't arrange meetings between offenders and domestic violence victims, but the men who take part in our workshops do listen to the testimonies of women who have been assaulted by their partners.' 4 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: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge 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 ManKind on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop 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.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch James Argent shamelessly dance on stage before holding fan ‘meet & greets' on return to Spain after attack on ex
JAMES Argent shamelessly danced on stage on his return to Spain after his horrific attack on his ex-girlfriend. The disgraced 37-year-old star had previously turned violent while on holiday with his partner Nicoline Artursson, 32, in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. 6 6 6 6 The 37-year-old threw the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. He had returned to the region earlier this week ahead of a domestic violence course as part of his sentence for attacking Nicoline. But last night, he was spotted partying on stage and "meeting" fans at a restaurant - a five-minute drive away from the terraced home where the attack took place. Footage shows the disgraced ex- TOWIE star singing and dancing at a glitzy restaurant - owned by his pal and former co-star Elliott Wright - with people dancing in the foreground. Arg cut a forlorn figure between meet-and-greets and selfies with female fans ahead of his 40-minute show. 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: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge 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 ManKind on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop 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. He later slinked off alone and found solace in his mobile phone on an outside terrace - after entertaining the crowd with covers of hits by Rick Astley, Madness and The Temptations. After being introduced, Argent, wearing black trousers and a black shirt, was all smiles during his set and at one point invited a bride-to-be out for a dance after spotting a hen party sitting on one of the tables in front of him. But he steered clear of any interaction with revellers after finishing his show. An onlooker said: 'Elliott sat James down on a top table right by the stage alongside his wife and close friends and family before he performed. Horrific injuries James Argent inflicted on his beauty queen girlfriend revealed as star avoids jail for horror attack 'They soon started tucking into plates of food waiters brought out for them which they washed down with champagne and wine. 'But Argent looked as if he was in his own world. All he ate before he went on stage was a meatball and he stuck to Coca-Cola and water and didn't touch a drop of alcohol. 'After he finished he headed to an outside terrace and kept his head down glued to his phone next to another singer who was also flicking through his mobile.' Another said: 'The only time I saw James smile all night was when he was performing and doing the obligatory meet and greets with fans before his show started. 'He looked like he was worried someone might have a go at him for his assault on his girlfriend. 'But the women there seemed more worried about having their photos taken with him. 'One looked really upset when she got back from a quick trip to the bathroom and found out her two girlfriends had already posed for a selfie with them. 'She tracked him down and got him to come back to their table so he could take another with all three of them.' Step in to prevent it By Emma Armstrong, CEO of charity I Choose Freedom MOST abuse incidents happen behind closed doors and, because of low conviction rates, no one knows the full scale. In this case, the restraining order is important as domestic abuse is rarely a one-off. Including a gender violence course also shows the Spanish court knows prevention is critical. We will see a meaningful reduction in cases only when we combine a response that deals with the immediate issue, and prevents abuse in future. As part of Argent's sentence, he must attend a domestic violence course which aims to help offenders construct a 'new masculinity'. Gregorio Gomez Mata, who runs similar workshops for Spain's Prison Service, told The Sun previously: 'My message to Mr Argent would be to take advantage of this course. 'His life will be better if he understands he has to change and so will the lives of any women he has relationships with in the future. "We don't arrange meetings between offenders and domestic violence victims, but the men who take part in our workshops do listen to the testimonies of women who have been assaulted by their partners.' Meanwhile, Argent is set to lose out on a bumper payday. He had applied for residency in Spain to sing all year round in Marbella's bars and clubs, but that is now likely to be rejected. Argent's row with Nicoline came after she hinted at his closeness with ex-partner Lydia Bright in a now deleted Instagram post. She wrote: 'Is it OK if your boyfriend or girlfriend is talking and hanging out with their ex and liking their Instagram posts etc? If you're in a serious relationship you've got to respect your partner and leave the past in the past.' Argent previously said he was 'devastated by what's happened'. Alluding to past drink and drug issues, he added: 'I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober.' 6 6 Shamed Towie star James Argent pictured back in UK after dodging jail for attacking his ex in Spain SHAMED former Towie star James Argent was spotted back in the UK earlier this month after dodging jail for attacking his ex-girlfriend in Spain. Argent, 37, turned violent during a row with his model partner Nicoline Artursson, 32, on holiday in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Argent threw the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. The TV personality was given a six-month suspended sentence and two-year restraining order. As part of his sentence, he must listen to abused women on a 10-week domestic violence course and risks jail if he fails to attend. He was spotted back in the UK earlier in May, looking solemn as he stepped out into Brighton Marina.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
James Argent's model ex lands top TV job after he admits assault on Miss Sweden girlfriend
JAMES Argent's model ex-girlfriend has landed a top TV job, just weeks after he assaulted the former Miss Sweden. The Sun recently revealed how the Towie star, 37, was convicted of pushing her down some stairs. 4 4 4 James was given a suspended sentence in Spain for the attack that happened earlier this month in her La Cala de Mijas flat. Nicoline sustained injuries to her neck arms and hands, after she was assaulted by the reality star. The former Miss Sweden - who has since split from Arg - is now trying to put the trauma behind her, and move on with her life away from him. In fact, she has just landed a HUGE new job, which she is excited about. Sharing the news on Instagram: "TV life's been pretty cool so far. @skytg24." Nicoline accompanied the news with a picture of herself in the Sky TG24 TV studio, where she will be working. ARG ARRESTED James was arrested over the incident that happened at Nicoline's La Cala de Mijas flat on May 5. He admitted domestic violence and was given a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order. Arg was also told to attend a rehabilitation course on gender violence. 'SHAMELESS' STAR At the weekend, James was branded "shameless" for returning to the stage, following news of his conviction. James Argent breaks silence after he was arrested for pushing beauty queen girlfriend down steps in Spain The reality star was back singing at London's Connaught Rooms on Friday night for a knife crime charity's boxing event. James was seen smiling and posing with guests at the bash — despite his conviction. Friends who knew him and Nicoline from when they were dating 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. 4 '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.' Just days after the news he had been convicted of domestic violence, Arg released a statement via the MailOnline. James said: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. "I am devastated by what's happened."
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Stop playing the victim, Arg, and acting like nothing happened – apologise for pushing your girlfriend down the stairs
JAMES Argent is back on stage, smiling, singing, and acting like the past few weeks haven't happened. Like the night he shoved his girlfriend, Nicoline Artursson, 32, down a flight of stairs in Spain - leaving her bruised, hurt and scared. 8 8 Like the court case where he admitted what he did and was handed a suspended sentence and a restraining order. But here's the thing. It did happen. And Arg 's casual comeback isn't just tone-deaf. It's insulting. It was May 5th when the incident took place at Nicoline's apartment in La Cala de Mijas. An argument turned violent and Arg, 37, shoved the beauty queen down a flight of concrete stairs - leaving her with cuts and bruises to her neck, arms, and legs. Her screams were so loud that neighbours called the police. Prosecutors were so horrified by her injuries, they initially sought to charge him with wounding and pushed for a nine-month prison sentence. But under a plea deal, Arg admitted to the lesser offence of "mistreatment". Along with his six-month suspended sentence and two-year restraining order, he was ordered to complete a 10-week domestic violence rehabilitation programme. Sounds like enough to stop anyone from strutting back into the public eye, right? Wrong. Weeks later, he looked completely carefree while performing at a charity boxing event in London. Disgraced James Argent breaks social media silence after attack on ex girlfriend Nicoline Arthursson as he shares snap from gig Grinning, playing up to the crowd, posing for snaps with fans and acting like the assault didn't happen. He's even flogging tickets to his next gig. I can only come to the conclusion that he's completely ignoring his publicist's advice. Arg's one and only public statement was self-absorbingly vague. Referring to his former struggles with addiction, he told MailOnline: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what's happened." Pardon? Did I read that right? All I'm hearing is me, me, me. And that's the real scandal here. The way Arg has managed to spin it into an opportunity to pity himself. He's not acting like a man who just faced a domestic violence conviction. He's acting like a man hard done by. A man looking for sympathy. He said he was "devastated" - but didn't even publicly apologise to Nicoline by name. No, "I'm sorry." No, "I take responsibility." Just a statement focused on his own feelings, as if he were the victim in all this. But what's even more disturbing is the deafening silence from his celebrity friends and former Towie castmates. Where are the statements condemning what he did? Where is the outrage? Not one high-profile pal has publicly criticised him. Not one co-star has taken a stand. It's as if they're all waiting for it to blow over - or worse, pretending it never happened. That silence is complicity. If these influencers can post about mental health one minute - and then say nothing when one of their own violently assaults his partner - what does that say about them? So, Arg - stop playing the victim. Stop acting like nothing's happened. Apologise to Nicoline, own what you did, and start making amends. 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 wear 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: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge 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 ManKind on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop 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. 8 8 8 8 8
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
James Argent flogs tickets to next gig on social media after being branded ‘shameless' following attack on ex-girlfriend
JAMES Argent is flogging tickets to his next gig on social media, after being branded 'shameless' following the attack on his ex-girlfriend. It comes just days after The Sun revealed how the Towie star, 37, was convicted of pushing Nicoline Artursson down some stairs. 3 3 3 James was given a suspended sentence in Spain, for the attack that happened on Bank Holiday Monday in her La Cala de Mijas flat. But not seeming to let the incident affect him, the singer is back to work and pushing tickets for his next gig. Taking to his Instagram Stories, and looking like he didn't have care in the world, James encouraged fans to come along to his next gig in Spain - the country where he was he was convicted. He revealed he would be performing on May 23 at the Stadium in Palma Nova, Mallorca. BRANDED 'SHAMELESS' At the weekend, James was branded "shameless" for returning to the stage, following news of his conviction. The reality star was back singing at London's Connaught Rooms on Friday night for a knife crime charity's boxing event. James was seen smiling and posing with guests at the bash — despite his domestic violence conviction. Friends who knew him and Nicoline from when they were dating 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.' James was arrested over the incident that happened at Nicoline's La Cala de Mijas flat on May 5. He admitted domestic violence and was given a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order. Arg was also told to attend a rehabilitation course on gender violence. Just days after the news was revealed last week, he released a statement via the MailOnline. James said: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. "I am devastated by what's happened."
