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James Argent sings at Mark Wright dad's birthday bash fresh from rehab stint

James Argent ended a challenging weekend by toasting Big Mark Wright at his birthday bash.

The former TOWIE star, 34, is said to have been visiting a rehab unit in in Woodford, Essex, after allegedly "hitting a blip" in his ongoing recovery.

It it understood Arg won't check into the facility overnight - but will visit daily.

He let his hair down on Sunday at Mark Wright's dad's birthday - and his spirits still seem to be high as he took centre stage.

Smiling Arg belted out Frankie Valli hit I Love You Baby and really got the guests going after a tough few days.

James gave it his all as he belted out I Love You Baby (Instagram/ @wrighty_)
Mark Wright made sure his dad had a brilliant birthday (Instagram/ @wrighty_)

He oozed confidence as he showed off his slimmed-down frame as he grabbed the mic for a go on the karaoke.

Arg is a talented singer and last year was thrilled to perform at Geordie Shore star Gary Beadle's wedding as he married his partner Emma McVey.

Fans will be thrilled to see him loving life on Mark's Instagram.

The Sun claimed that the star's concerned pal's were forced to call 999 after a scare.

It's reported that worried friends rang emergency services when they couldn't get hold of James last week.

Medics apparently were able to treat the star and he is now focusing on his health and wellbeing.

"James has done amazingly well in turning his life around. But he’s also been working really, really hard both in the gym and out of it lately," a source told the publication.

"He’s hit a bit of a brick wall and crashed and burnt and hit a low. He now needs to take time to just get back to where he was.

"His mates have ordered him to rest up and be kinder to himself. He might also take a holiday to reset."

In an inspiring speech with, he told fans in March last year: "Hey guys, I just want to thank each and every single one of you who have shown me nothing but love and support with all your messages over what's been quite a difficult time for me.

"I know you're worried but I can honestly say I feel so much more positive about the future and I feel so much better in myself and that's because I have had day to day help from Dad in Recovery."

He added: "If you're indoors at home and seeing this video message, please if you are struggling please do not suffer in silence, please reach out to Nick, Dad in Recovery and the whole team at Verve health and they will help you along your journey just like they've done with me."

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