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TOWIE’s James ‘Arg’ Argent Quits The Show To Focus On His ‘Well-Being’

It’s emerged that long-standing TOWIE cast member James ‘Arg’ Argent has temporarily quit the show to focus on his 'well-being’, according to The Sun.

After failing to appear in recent Christmas specials, a source close to the reality star confirmed that he’ll be missing out on the latest series until his health improves.

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Speaking to the paper, the source said: “Arg doesn’t feel ready to return to Towie. He wants to get himself in a stronger position before he commits to sharing his life on camera again and filming full time.

“He wants to return when he is able to give it 100%.”

“The Towie production team have been incredibly supportive and he knows he has their full backing.”

The reality star had previously battled drug addictions – leaving the show once before after his hard-partying ways got out of hand.

After leaving rehab in 2015, he told Now magazine: “Underneath everything I was badly depressed. I was anxious and tired.”

“Everything I cared about didn’t mean anything to me anymore.

“I’m embarrassed to say this but so many people tried [to help me] and got pushed away.

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“Mark [Wright] told me I wasn’t invited to his wedding [to Michelle Keegan] if I didn’t change. When I went into rehab he got in touch because he was so proud of me.”

The source also confirmed that the TOWIE team have been really supportive over James’ decision to get better and admire his new-found responsible side:

“He is so grateful to them. When he returned to Towie he promised he would take responsibility for his own well-being and that’s what he is doing.

“It’s definitely a positive thing that Arg is making this decision to look after himself. He loves Towie and this won’t have been an easy decision.”

Hope you’re feeling better soon, Arg!