Slimmed-down James Argent looks happy and healthy after losing 5.5st as he performs at Elliott Wright’s restaurant in Spain following the eatery’s horror blaze

James Argent looked in high spirits as he showed off his slimmed down figure at Elliott Wright’s restaurant, Olivia’s, in Spain on Thursday evening. 

The TOWIE star, 33, has lost 5.5st and was keeping guests entertained by  serenading them at the restaurant and belting out all his favoured cover hits. 

The re-opening of the eatery comes after a horror arson attack at the venue earlier this year which left the restaurant destroyed.

Looking good: James Argent, 33, looked in high spirits as he showed off his slimmed down figure as he made his way to Elliott Wright’s revamped restaurant in Spain on Thursday evening

Making changes: James recently underwent gastric sleeve surgery after his weight rose to nearly 27 stone and he has already shed more than four stone (seen left in 2019, right in May) 

The revellers looked as if they were happy to be back, as they danced, hugged and drank while watching the all-star performance. 

James cut a dapper figure as he wore a navy blue shirt and beige chinos for the opening, pairing the look with black loafers. 

He posed for snaps with his fans, pulling a peace sign and a funny face. 

Elliott, 41, looked equally as dapper in a blue shirt with black trousers. 

Stylish: Elliott, 41, beamed as he posed with Arg after launching his renovated restaurant Olivia’s  LA Cala after it was destroyed by a fire

Slimmed down: TOWIE star Arg cut a dapper figure in a navy blue shirt and beige chinos which showed off his  5.5 stone weight loss

His wife, Sadie was glowing as she wore a patterned green shift dress and wore her brunette locks in a low pony tail. 

Sadie, 29, recently experienced a miscarriage, which broke the couple’s hearts. 

Taking to Instagram to break the news, Elliott penned: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we tell you the devastating news that we had a miscarriage and lost our baby boy at 5 months on Wednesday. 

Tough: The re-opening of Elliott’s eatery comes after there was an arson attack at the venue earlier this year (Elliott and his wife Sadie, pictured) 

Good times: Everyone looked as if they were happy to be back, as they danced, hugged and drank while posing for selfies with the reality star 

Funny: The former TOWIE star  serenading punters during the glamorous evening 

‘Our hearts are broken into a million pieces and our whole world and dreams have been ripped apart.

‘We would like to thank everyone who looked after us and our beautiful baby at St Thomas’s Hospital, especially our midwife Camella… having you by our side helped us more than you could possibly know.

‘We really thank you for all your condolences at this terribly sad time but ask for privacy as family whilst we grieve the loss of our beautiful baby boy.’ 

Elliott has had a rough year of it, among the tragedies of the fire and miscarriage, he also lost his dad to Coronavirus and his dog, Poppy, passed away.  

Sad: Elliott’s wife Sadie recently experienced a miscarriage, which broke the couple’s hearts 

Onwards: After a rough year of losing his dad, things seemed be on an upwards trajectory for the the restaurateur, and he smiled with his friends at the event

Things seemed be on an upwards trajectory for the the restaurateur, and he smiled with his friends at the event. 

James has been on a mission to lose weight after have gastric sleeve surgery earlier this year. 

He recently took to Instagram to mark his milestone 5.5 stone loss and revealed he had moved onto solid foods after having a liquid diet following the procedure.

Doctors had previously ordered James to ‘lose weight or die’ after he weighed in at 27 stone.

Food: He recently took to Instagram to mark his milestone 5.5 stone loss and revealed he had moved onto solid foods after having a liquid diet following the procedure

James penned: ‘Back on solid foods. I’m Delighted with the results, 5 1/2 Stone weight loss so far! Thanks to the team @wearetransform who have been guiding me on the how to integrate solids back into my diet.

‘I’m aiming to stick to nutritionally packed foods as part of a well balanced diet to help me reach my weight loss goals.’

In June, the reality star appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch where he talked about his weight loss journey.

The television personality has been working hard on losing weight by upping his fitness and is training for two charity swims.

High spirits: He looked as happy as ever at the restaurant after doctors had previously ordered James to ‘lose weight or die’ after he weighed in at 27 stone

Embarking on a journey: In June, the reality star appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch where he talked about his weight loss 

 He explained: ‘It felt horrible, I was always extremely uncomfortable, I couldn’t look at myself in the mirror.

‘It felt depressing and it just wasn’t me. Now I’m starting to feel like myself again and I’m excited about what the future is going to bring.’

The reality star went on: ‘It was scary being 27 stone… It was serious, doctors were telling me how dangerous it was… I knew it was something I had to address pretty quickly.’

Looking good: The television personality has been working hard on losing weight by upping his fitness and is training for two charity swims

Challenge: Arg is currently on a mission to lose six stone by Christmas after undergoing the surgery

Arg is currently on a mission to lose six stone by Christmas after undergoing the surgery.

James reportedly hopes to ‘lose at least a stone every month between now and 2022’ and will enlist the help of close friend and fitness fanatic Mark.

Mark, 34, has told James ‘he can join him over the gym anytime he likes’.  

Determined: James reportedly hopes to ‘lose at least a stone every month between now and 2022’ and will enlist the help of close friend and fitness fanatic Mark Wright 

Happy: Earlier this year, Arg took to Instagram to share a snap of himself wrapped in a towel while at a lido as he explained to fans how he’s taking care of himself after surgery

A source told The Sun: ‘It’s a lot but he’s determined to do it because he is feeling so much healthier following his operation. He’s been getting a lot of support from Mark.’

Earlier this year, Arg took to Instagram to share a snap of himself wrapped in a towel while at a lido as he explained to fans how he’s taking care of himself after surgery.

He penned: ‘It is extremely important that I continue to take good care of myself not just physically but mentally as well, After such a big operation & life change!’

High-five! Interacting with fans in Spain, he certainly seemed back to his old self 

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