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The Only Way Is Essex star James Argent ensured all eyes were on him as he appeared to suggest he was auditioning to be the next James Bond while on holiday.
James, 34, has been proudly showcasing his new physique after undergoing a secret tummy tuck earlier this year and beamed as he emerged from the water.
The star who found fame on the ITV reality show has spoken openly about his struggles with his weight over the years and credits his recent surgery for making him feel "confident in the bedroom".
While lapping up the sun in Palmanova, Majorca, the star appeared to suggest he had his eyes on the role of James Bond.
The reality star proudly paraded his epic weight loss (Juan/CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)
James recently underwent a tummy tuck to remove excess skin from his abdomen (Juan/CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)James swept the water out of his glossy black hair as he made his way onto the sea shore as his new slimmed-down frame took centre stage.
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As he made the most of the heat, his bulging biceps could be seen as he placed his hands on his head while gazing into the distance.
The reality star opted for a pair of patterned blue and white shorts as he kicked back and soaked up the sun to ensure he managed to catch a tan on every inch of his body.
He was certainly keen to catch a tan all over his new slimmed-down frame (Juan/CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)
He's lost a staggering 13 stone (Juan/CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)While stepping out of the water, James' scar on his abdomen was visible after he had a tummy tuck which saw his belly button be removed and later reattached after loose skin was cut away.
But James' weight isn't his only transformation recently as he proudly announced that he has been clean of drugs and alcohol addictions for two years.
During an appearance on This Morning, he explained that he went to a rehabilitation unit in 2014 for his drug issues where a specialist suggested treatment for his eating disorders.
His belly button was removed before later being reattached (Juan/CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)He explained to Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary that he had suffered from a binge eating disorder from a young age and has lost over 14 stone since he had a gastric sleeve fitted in 2021.
Speaking previously, he told his Instagram followers: "The last year has been incredible and life-changing.
"Since having gastric sleeve surgery with @wearetransform I have lost over 13st, Dropping from 27st to 14st.
"The weight loss surgery alongside significant lifestyle changes has meant that I'm in the best form of my life – both physically and mentally."
He added: "Losing such a significant amount of weight has meant that there were areas of my body that I was still self-conscious about.
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"That is why I made the decision to have a tummy tuck with @wearetransform to remove excess skin resulting from my weight loss that I couldn't lose through diet and exercise alone."