James Argent showed off his dance moves as he took the stage to star in Christmas Panto Aladdin on Friday night.
The former TOWIE star, 34, appeared to be in a merry mood as the Police Commissioner played the opening night of the celebratory panto at the Woodville in Gravesend, Kent.
He showed off his 14-stone weight loss in his blue police officer suit, which consisted of shorts with red cuffs and a matching jacket with gold-fringed shoulder pads.
Theater: James Argent showed off his dance moves as he took the stage to star in Christmas Panto Aladdin on Friday night
James also wore a pair of striped navy blue socks and a pair of black Chelsea boots as he pranced around the stage and acted in comedic scenes with his co-stars.
He wore his brunette tresses in a tousled, slicked-back style and held a nightstick in hand.
The TV personality, also known as “Arg,” seemed to be having the time of his life as he showed off his dance moves for the entertaining scenes.
All smiles: The former TOWIE star, 34, seemed in a happy mood as he played the police chief on the opening night of the celebratory panto at Woodville in Gravesend, Kent
Looking good: He showed off his 14 stone weight loss in his blue police officer suit, consisting of shorts with red cuffs and a matching jacket with gold-fringed shoulder pads
Fun times: James also wore a pair of striped navy blue socks and a pair of black Chelsea boots as he pranced around the stage and acted in comedic scenes with his co-stars
James showed off his weight loss, having shed 14 stones in recent months after undergoing gastric tube surgery when his weight reached 27 stones.
Aladdin opened with a family special show on Friday night and is scheduled to run throughout the holiday season leading into New Year’s Day.
Wicked Productions has returned to The Woodville for the fourth straight year with a pantomime version of Aladdin.
James’ theatrical performance comes after James recently gushed about his new girlfriend Stella Turian, 18, and revealed the unique way he was courting her.
Having the time of his life: He wore his brunette locks in a tousled slick-back style and held a baton in one hand
Comedy: The TV personality, also known as ‘Arg’, seemed to be having the time of his life as he showed off his dance moves for the entertaining scenes
Co-stars: James starred alongside Rob Cummings as Dame Widow Twankey, the Impressionist The Man They Call G as Abanazar and Georgia Rowland-Elliott as Princess Jasmine
James and Stella, who have a 16-year age difference, took their relationship to the next level in October when they flew to spend time with Stella’s family in Italy.
And last week, James admitted their early romance consisted of him courting her with mafia movies at his home theater.
He also recalled how they “serenaded each other” when they first met by chance at a restaurant in Greece in June, before entering a romantic relationship.
Acting: James appeared to be having a blast taking part in the Christmas pantomime singing and dancing
Officer: James was seen pointing his baton at another character while acting as the police chief
Speaking to The Sun, Arg called Stella “extremely intelligent, very talented and beautiful” as he gushed about his partner.
He said: “I feel very lucky, sometimes I have to pinch myself to remind myself that this is all really happening.”
Arg also opened up about courting his new girlfriend, revealing: “I’m lucky enough to have a home cinema – there must be some perks to being in showbiz – and I’m obsessed with mafia films so I have them as well brought to see Goodfellas and some Sopranos and Casino too.’
Opening Night: James put all his energy into his performance on the first night of the pantomime
Taking the stage: James showed off his weight loss, having shed 14 stones over the past few months after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery when his weight hit 27 stone
Festive: James seemed to get into the Christmas spirit with his performance in pantos
The reality star – whose past troubles are well documented – insisted he was completely open with Stella about the “ups and downs” he’s had.
Arg met Stella by accident at a posh restaurant called Nammos while he was in Mykonos, Greece for a friend’s wedding in June.
He said they “serenade each other” as he recalled showing her clips of himself singing Rat Pack songs while she showed him clips of her singing Italian love songs.
Talents: He made sure to showcase his dancing talents throughout the packed show
Grinning: He appeared to be in his element as he joined two co-stars on stage
Panto: Aladdin opened with a family special show on Friday night and is scheduled to run throughout the holiday season leading into New Year’s Day
Arg said Stella gave his microphone skills her “seal of approval” after they exchanged numbers and sent each other videos of themselves singing.
Although they only met once in Mykonos, they spent the summer texting and FaceTiming.
Arg recalled how he finally worked up the courage to fly to Italy in September to see her and see if there would be a romance.
Show: Wicked Productions has returned to The Woodville for the fourth straight year with a pantomime version of Aladdin
Romance: James’ theatrical appearance comes after James recently gushed about his new girlfriend Stella Turian, 18, and revealed the unique way he was courting her
The TOWIE star confessed to being “incredibly nervous” for fear there might not be a romantic connection when they meet again.
But thankfully, the second their eyes met again, he gushed about how they felt “an amazing connection” that has continued to develop.
And after meeting each other’s families, Arg confirmed they will spend Christmas together but have no plans to move in together. Instead, they will focus on making their long-distance relationship work.
Seriously: James and Stella, who have a 16-year age difference, took their relationship to the next level in October when they flew out to spend time with Stella’s family in Italy