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From Holly Willoughby to Emma Bunton, the stars you never knew graced the Argos catalogue

For almost five decades the Argos catalogue showcased the finest gadgets, toys and homewear.

But less well known is that a host of celebs including Emma Willis, Holly Willoughby and Arnold Schwarzenegger modelled for those heavy, wipe-clean books early on in their careers.

The Argos catalogue is being taken out of circulation as more shoppers move online
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The Argos catalogue is being taken out of circulation as more shoppers move onlineCredit: Alamy

It was announced this week that the so-called “laminated book of dreams” is being taken out of circulation as more shoppers move online.

We flick back through time for a nostalgic look at the celebs who had an early career break on its pages.

Emma Bunton

Emma Bunton appear­ed in the Argos catalogue as an angelic youngster clasping her doll
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Emma Bunton appear­ed in the Argos catalogue as an angelic youngster clasping her doll
The Spice Girl went on to design her own Argos line in kids’ clothes
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The Spice Girl went on to design her own Argos line in kids’ clothesCredit: Dan Jones - The Sun

THE Spice Girl appear­ed as an angelic-looking youngster clasping her doll as her “mum” looked on in this Eighties family scene in the catalogue.

In 2011 Emma designed her own Argos line in kids’ clothes – modelled by her then four-year-old son Beau.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger showed off his rippling muscles in the 1979 and 1981 editions
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Arnold Schwarzenegger showed off his rippling muscles in the 1979 and 1981 editions
Arnie was already a multiple winner of Mr Universe and Mr Olympia when he advertised the Super Strength Builder
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Arnie was already a multiple winner of Mr Universe and Mr Olympia when he advertised the Super Strength BuilderCredit: PA:Press Association

LONG before he was The Terminator, he was . . . the Argos super builder.

An unmistakably hulky Arnie starred as Mr Muscle in the 1979 and 1981 editions.

By then a multiple winner of Mr Universe and Mr Olympia, he showed off his rippling abs with the Super Strength Builder – a steal at £10.59.

Tess Daly

Tess Daly styled woolly ­cardies and tasteful shift dresses
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Tess Daly styled woolly ­cardies and tasteful shift dresses
The retro shots were taken years before Tess started hosting Strictly
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The retro shots were taken years before Tess started hosting StrictlyCredit: Getty - Contributor

STRICTLY host Tess cha-cha-charms in these cozy Nineties retro shots.

Unlike her fellow stars to be, Tess opted for the homelier Argos look, styling woolly ­cardies and tasteful shift dresses.

Emma Willis

Emma Willis posed with flowing black locks while advertising Gossard Ultrabra
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Emma Willis posed with flowing black locks while advertising Gossard Ultrabra
The Voice presenter has since cut her hair but still looks effortlessly glamorous
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The Voice presenter has since cut her hair but still looks effortlessly glamorousCredit: Getty Images

A DOE-eyed Emma brings a boost to the catalogue in these uplifting early Noughties snaps for Gossard Ultrabra.

With ­perfect flowing black locks and glowing complexion, The Voice presenter looks as effortlessly glamorous as always.

Alicia Douvall

Alicia Douvall flashed her abs for super Eighties gadget the electric body toner
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Alicia Douvall flashed her abs for super Eighties gadget the electric body toner
The former glamour model's career was already going well when she made her Argos debut
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The former glamour model's career was already going well when she made her Argos debutCredit: Getty - Contributor

FORMER glamour girl Alicia’s career was shaping up well when she made her Argos modelling debut promoting that super Eighties gadget the electric body toner.

Holly Willoughby

Holly Willoughby posed in two skimpy lace bras in a Noughties shoot
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Holly Willoughby posed in two skimpy lace bras in a Noughties shoot
The This Morning host swapped curly chestnut hair for her famous blonde bob
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The This Morning host swapped curly chestnut hair for her famous blonde bobCredit: Getty Images

A SMILING Holly poses in two skimpy lace bras in this Noughties Argos classic.

Back then, the Dancing On Ice host had long curly chestnut hair, very different to her cool blonde bob today.

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The TV presenter made a name for herself modelling in the catalogues
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The TV presenter made a name for herself modelling in the cataloguesCredit: Getty Images - Getty

TV presenter Lisa macs a name for herself spicing up the Noughties catalogues posing in sleek raincoats and leather jackets.

She has certainly perfected the pout and she sizzles in these retro looks.

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