There are some names that instantly spring to mind when we think about TOWIE. We’re talking about the likes of Mark Wright, Amy Childs, Joey Essex, Gemma Collins and, of course, James ‘Arg’ Argent.
Arg rose to fame on the very first series of the show – which aired over 13 (THIRTEEN) years ago – as Mark’s cheeky chappy best friend and went on to feature in some of TOWIE’s most memorable storylines, including his on/off romances with Gemma and his teenage sweetheart Lydia Bright.
We’ve been keeping our fingers crossed that Arg could one day return to TOWIE following his 2018 departure and he’s now finally spoken out about whether he’d be up for a comeback, although it’s not entirely good news.
Arg revealed that while he’s not up for returning as a TOWIE cast member, but he would appear on the show for one last hurrah if it ever came to an end – and what a sad, sad day that would be.
“If I’m being honest, I would never go back,” he admitted. “I gave my whole life to it, from my family relationships to my friendships, to girlfriends, to breaking up, to banter with the boys, to my singing and performances. You saw me grow up on there.
“I feel like I’ve done absolutely everything that there was to do on TOWIE. I’ve ticked every single box and I’ve got very fond memories. I’m fortunate that I’m no longer ‘Arg from TOWIE’ and I’ve been able to become James Argent in my own right – I’m a wedding singer now.”
He added, “But, who knows? Maybe if TOWIE ever comes to an end, I’ll come back for a cameo and perform with my band on the last episode.
“A cameo will do. But I’m finally doing what I’ve always wanted to do.”
However, Arg, sorry, James, hasn’t closed the door on reality TV completely and is set to appear on the new series of Celeb Cooking School alongside famous faces including Scotty T, Made in Chelsea’s Olivia Bentley and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK queen Blu Hydrangea.
“I still don’t mind doing the odd reality TV show, but something positive like learning to cook, learning how to dance, whatever that will be,” he explained.
“But my TOWIE days are over, unfortunately.”
Celeb Cooking School starts 8 January at 8pm on E4.
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Nathan Katnoria is Closer's Senior Digital Writer and resident TOWIE expert. He's seen all 32 (thirty two!!) series of the ITVBe show and regularly reminisces about forgotten TOWIE romances from years gone by. Although he's never been to Brentwood, Nathan has interviewed loads of TOWIE faves past and present including Sam Faiers, Chloe Brockett, Diags and Georgia Kousoulou.