Gemma Collins is back together with James ‘Arg’ Argent after they became ‘inseparable’ in lockdown
FORMER The Only Way Is Essex duo James ‘Arg’ Argent and Gemma Collins have secretly rekindled their romance, we can reveal.
The couple have been quietly spending time together during lockdown and have become inseparable, according to pals.
It comes following a toxic split in which James branded the reality star a “fat f**k” and a “hippo”.
A friend said: “They are spending every waking moment together.
“James has supported Gemma through some tough times in these last few months and she’s doing the same with him with his battle with sobriety and his weight.
“They’re not shouting about it like they’ve done previously but they are inseparable right now and are properly an item again.
“They’re talking about their future together - marriage, kids, the lot.”
In July 2020, Gemma announced she was taking a break from Instagram ";to heal" after her explosive split from Arg.
The Celebrity Big Brother star had revealed furious texts Arg sent her in the wake of their explosive split on social media.
The reality TV star blasted Gemma when she refused to pay for holiday flights - telling pals he'd spent his money on takeaways and surgery.
The on-off lovers fell out after the 32-year-old had his ears pinned back last month following a stint in rehab for cocaine addiction.
He kept the op a secret and went into hiding at his home in Essex while his ears healed.
But pals said when he asked for handouts it led to a series of explosive rows and Gemma finally dumped him after he asked for an open relationship.
The friend added: “Gemma hopes that those days are long gone now and it appears Arg is a changed man.”
And just last month James told The Sun how he planned to undergo lifesaving stomach surgery after doctors warned him: “Lose weight or die.”
He ballooned to 26 stone when he stopped exercising in lockdown — and replaced drink and drugs with fast food.
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He told The Sun: “I don’t want to die. An op is the only way I can lose weight.
“I see pictures of myself and it’s too upsetting. The other day I had to ask my manager to put my shoes on for me because I just couldn’t do it — my belly is too big. I can’t do up my own shoe laces.”
He added: “I don’t want to die, it’s as simple as that. I’ve been told by doctors that I am morbidly obese and need to lose weight, but I have an eating disorder, so I can’t do it.”