James Argent and his new girlfriend Stella Turian reportedly experienced "love at first sight" when they met each other at a wedding in Mykonos over the summer.
The reality TV star, 34, and the actor, 18, confirmed their relationship earlier this month when they were spotted kissing each other whilst on holiday together.
It's since been reported the pair - who are believed to have recently vacationed in her native Italy - had fallen for each other instantly when they met a few months ago.
They are said to have met at a wedding in Mykonos three months ago where it was reportedly "love at first sight" for the couple, who were later spotted together in Marbella.
A source told Heat magazine: "James and Stella are in love. They fell for each other the moment they met and have spent as much time together as possible."
And according to the outlet, Stella - whose acting credits are said to include a role in the film Infiniti - isn't bothered by the 16 year age gap between herself and Arg.
A source spoke about it to the outlet, with them commenting recently that the age difference between the couple "hasn't played any part in their romance so far."
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Arg spoke about his personal life during an appearance on GB News in July, saying at the time: "There [is] someone I've met recently who's lovely, but she lives abroad."
The Only Way is Essex alum said he had a busy schedule though, before adding: "We're gonna carry on talking and hopefully we might see each other [later this year]."
It comes following his physical transformation in recent years, with Arg having lost more than 14 stone - aided by gastric sleeve surgery last year.
Looking ahead last year, Arg expressed hope that he would remain "happy and healthy," and had teased at the time that he wanted to find the "love of [his] life".
Mirror Online has contacted Arg's representative for comment.
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