TOWIE's Arg gets a helping hand from Joey Essex after the London Marathon... as it's revealed his 'man-over' cost £16,000

By Sarah Bull and Alanah Eriksen


He's completely overhauled his life after changing his look entirely and succeeding in completing the London Marathon this weekend.

But now it has been revealed that TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent's man-over didn't come cheap, at a staggering cost of over £16,000.

The 24-year-old reality star underwent an entire image change, which saw him get £4,000 veneers, spend £2,155 on bootcamp sessions and a Cartier watch to complete his wardrobe at a cost of £6,300.

Triumphant: James 'Arg' Argent headed out yesterday with the help of his TOWIE pal Joey Essex after completing the London Marathon on Sunday afternoon

He's completely overhauled his life after changing his look entirely and succeeding in completing the London Marathon this weekend.

But now it has been revealed that TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent's man-over didn't come cheap, at a staggering cost of over £16,000.

The 24-year-old reality star underwent an entire image change, which saw him get £4,000 veneers, spend £2,155 on bootcamp sessions and a Cartier watch to complete his wardrobe at a cost of £6,300.

Transformation: Arg's new look is worlds away from his former overweight appearance (right)

Talking about his new look, Arg, who was seen being given a helping hand out of his house by TOWIE co-star Joey Essex yesterday, said: 'I feel like a new man! Now I'm obsessed with grooming. I go to a salon once a week for all my treatments and run every day.

'I've cut out all the junk food too. I struggled for a year and a half with my weight and felt horrible. But I'm happier now than ever.'

As well as all the treatments Arg has undergone, he has also purchased a new £3,000 wardrobe.

He added to Grazia magazine: 'I'm obsessed with the film Goodfellas and base my style on it. I love sharp suits with pocket handkerchiefs.'

Yesterday, Arg was seen struggling after completing the 26-mile marathon run in 6.01 hours, admitting on his Twitter page that he was suffering badly.

He tweeted last night: '3 hours sleep as literally crying with pain all night.

Cramp, aching all over and i cant physically walk. Bed Bound, Whose proud!? #Marathon.'

Arg's admission that he was finding the comedown after the 32nd annual race difficult came as he was given a helping hand as he headed out yesterday with fellow TOWIE star Joey Essex.

Wearing a navy blue tracksuit, Arg struggled to hide the pain from his face as he made his way into the car - his arm slung around Joey's shoulders.

However, the reality TV star also looked more than triumphant as he headed out, still wearing his gold medal from the race.


Struggling: Arg looked exhausted, and told his followers on Twitter that he had only had three hours sleep due to the pain following the 26-mile race

Helping hand: Arg slung his arm around Joey's shoulders as the pair headed out on Monday morning

Arg finished Sunday's race with a time of 06:01:01 and has raised an impressive £3526 for Cancer Research.

After the race, Arg proudly tweeted at the end of the race: '6 weeks ago I was 18 stone and couldn't run down my road. Just completed London Marathon.

'Received so much stick n lots believed I wouldn't do it but proved those Haters/Doubters wrong! Hope Granddad Seamus is proud! #CancerResearch.'


You can do it! An exhausted Arg during the final leg of the London Marathon

Giving it all he's got: The Only Way Is Essex star finished with a time of 06:01:01

He was joined by co-stars Cara Kilbey and Billi Mucklow, who finished with times of 05:47:45 and 06:02:37 respectively.

Wearing a large yellow cardboard arrow on his head with his name painted on in black, Arg set off with the 37,500 athletes from Blackheath Common.

He looked raring to go, laughing and joking with the other runners, before pulling the thumbs up for the cameras.


It's hard work: Arg had started the race with a massive yellow arrow on his head, but took it off when he got hot


Going strong: By 5pm, Arg had raised £3308 for Cancer Research on his Just Giving page

Gearing up: Arg at the beginning of the marathon at Blackheath Common

But during the race he looked to be struggling a little as he put his hand on his head.

He eventually took his headpiece off as he started to sweat profusely and ended up walking the last few miles of the race.

And after it was all over, the reality star was helped to a cart and driven to where his car was parked.


A helping hand: Arg was seen being driven to where his car was parked in a golf cart after the race


Well done! Arg posted this photo of himself on his Twitter account after finishing the race, holding up his medal



source: dailymail