TOWIE producers issued a statement saying, "James Argent is currently suspended from filming and won't appear in this week's episodes".
Some have blamed his love of partying for the ban, but a source told Newsbeat his punishment is a result of "persistent lateness".
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There's no confirmation on how long the suspension will go on for.
Speaking in her column, mum-of-two Michelle Heaton decided to have her say on the drama.
She wrote: "I heard James Argent is suspended. What did he do?
"You know what, don't answer that. I don't care."
Revealing that she is definitely NOT a fan of the Essex-based reality show, the 35-year-old added: "How many more seasons of this do we have to endure? Is it just me or is anyone else getting sick of the story lines?
"Every time I read about it someone has cheated on someone or has taken or been sent naked selfies."
Michelle Heaton added a stern warning to the cast of the popular ITVBe reality show.
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She said: "Once TOWIE is over, the stars will have been through a lot more in the length of the show than most youngsters do in their lifetime.
"If I were on that show, I'd get out now while you're ahead of the game."