James Argent takes a cab home with friends after the

James Argent takes a cab home with friends after the Soccer Aid afterparty

James Argent showed off his trimmed figure while enjoying a night out at the Soccer Aid afterparty at London’s The Nobu Hotel on Sunday night.

The former TOWIE star, 34, cut a smart figure in a white and gold striped Christian Dior shirt and black jeans, which he paired with a pair of black leather loafers with gold chain detailing.

He accessorised his elegant ensemble with a gold signet ring, chunky chain bracelet and festival bracelet, while styling his brunette tresses in a natural style.

Fun times: James Argent showed off his trimmed figure while enjoying a night out at the Soccer Aid afterparty at The Nobu Hotel in Portland Square in London on Sunday night

Fun times: James Argent showed off his trimmed figure while enjoying a night out at the Soccer Aid afterparty at The Nobu Hotel in Portland Square in London on Sunday night

James carried his essentials in a large brown suede duffel bag as he stepped onto the event, while appearing in good spirits as he flashed a big smile.

The TV personality, who recently lost 14th place, was driving home with two friends in a taxi in the early hours of Monday morning after a night of fun.

His brunette friend looked sensational in a blue combo set while his blonde pal stunned in a cream blazer dress and knee high boots for the event.

James has been open and honest about his battle with binge eating, having once tipped the scales at 27 stone before suffering a gastric sleeve last year.

Pal: The former TOWIE star, 34, looked stunning in a white and gold striped Christian Dior shirt and black jeans, which he paired with a pair of black leather loafers

Pal: The former TOWIE star, 34, looked stunning in a white and gold striped Christian Dior shirt and black jeans, which he paired with a pair of black leather loafers

His latest outing comes after he recently returned to the UK with his friends after a sunny trip to Spain.

James showed off his slim figure and looked happier and healthier than ever on holiday.

He was previously spotted dancing with Romana, the lookalike sister of his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright, at Olivia’s La Cala restaurant in Malaga.

The star, who split from Lydia, 31, in 2016 after a seven-year romance, joined her younger sister at Fern Hawkins’ bachelorette party ahead of her wedding to Premier League footballer Harry Maguire.

The pair took the word by storm, with Arg Romana, 18, twirling around the venue after his performance with The Arg Band at the bash.

Looking handsome: He accessorised his elegant ensemble with a gold signet ring, chunky chain bracelet and festival bracelet, while styling his brunette tresses in a naturally curled style Smart: James carried his essentials in a large brown suede duffel bag as he stepped onto the event, while appearing in good spirits as he flashed a big smile

Looking handsome: He accessorised his elegant ensemble with a gold signet ring, chunky chain bracelet and festival bracelet, while styling his brunette tresses in a naturally curled style

Friends: The TV personality, who recently lost 14th place, joined two friends in a taxi and headed home after the night of fun in the early hours of Monday morning

Friends: The TV personality, who recently lost 14th place, joined two friends in a taxi and headed home after the night of fun in the early hours of Monday morning

Romana looked sensational as she showcased her toned abs in a one-shoulder crop top for her outing.

Meanwhile, Arg put on a very elegant display in a geometric printed shirt and sleek black pants with leather loafers.

The couple beamed as they headed to the restaurant, where Arg pulled Romana towards him as they twirled on the dance floor.

It has been a busy few weeks for James as he has performed on stage at several venues in Essex and Spain.

Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now focus on his true passion and he feels happiest performing with The Arg Band in Marbella.

Good times: His brunette friend looked sensational in a blue combo set, while his blonde pal stunned in a cream blazer dress and knee-high boots for the event

Good times: His brunette friend looked sensational in a blue combo set, while his blonde pal stunned in a cream blazer dress and knee-high boots for the event

In an exclusive interview, James, who last appeared on ITVBe show TOWIE in 2018, said: “As much as I love doing all the stuff on TV, I’m really passionate and my bread and butter is my band and all my singing performances. ‘

The TV star recently shared before and after snaps of his weight loss – one as he lay on a hospital bed before gastric sleeve surgery in 2021, and another of his newly slim figure enjoying the summer sun.

To celebrate the one year anniversary of his life changing gastric sleeve surgery, James took to Instagram to show the difference in his looks.

In the before shot, James was wearing a hospital gown as he thumbed the camera after doctors told him he had to drop ten stone to save his health.

Trip: He was previously spotted dancing with Romana, the lookalike sister of his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright, at Olivia's La Cala restaurant in Malaga while on holiday

Trip: He was previously spotted dancing with Romana, the lookalike sister of his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright, at Olivia’s La Cala restaurant in Malaga while on holiday

Bond: The star, who split from Lydia, 31, in 2016 after a seven-year romance, has remained close to Lydia's family (Arg and Lydia pictured together in July 2021)

Bond: The star, who split from Lydia, 31, in 2016 after a seven-year romance, has remained close to Lydia’s family (Arg and Lydia pictured together in July 2021)

The Essex-based reality star, pictured at Transform Private Hospital, smiled as he tipped the scales at 27 stone.

In the second shot, captured recently, James looked stunning in a blue Fiorucci sweater.

He wrote: “Celebrating the one year anniversary of the operation, thanks to @wearetransfrom for the support. The best decision I’ve ever made.”

James underwent gastric sleeve surgery, which reduced his stomach to 20 percent of its original size.

Before and after: James has been said to be putting his health at risk with his weight - he tipped the scales at 27 stone before undergoing gastric sleeve surgery last year (pictured before, left).

Before and after: James has been said to be putting his health at risk with his weight – he tipped the scales at 27 stone before undergoing gastric sleeve surgery last year (pictured before, left).