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Lydia Bright's mother Debbie wishes James Argent a happy 33rd birthday


Debbie Bright has shared a touching tribute to her daughter Lydia’s ex boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent on his 33rd birthday on Saturday. 

The TOWIE star, 56, took to Instagram and shared a series of throwback photos of Arg and Lydia, 29, who had an on/off romance for seven years. 

Debbie said she was ‘proud’ of Arg, who recently showed off his five stone weight loss, and told him ‘the journey ahead’ is what matters. 

Former flame: Debbie Bright has shared a touching tribute to her daughter Lydia's ex boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent on his 33rd birthday on Saturday (pictured in 2016)

Former flame: Debbie Bright has shared a touching tribute to her daughter Lydia’s ex boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent on his 33rd birthday on Saturday (pictured in 2016)

She wrote: ‘A very Happy Birthday to @real_arg always remember it’s the journey ahead that matters …. it’s your journey to travel so enjoy the roads ahead we are all proud of YOU. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’

Arg, who is still close with his ex girlfriend’s mother, commented on the post and wrote: ‘Thank you Debbie, I’m so lucky to have you in my life! Love you so much’.

The photos featured Arg and Lydia attending red carpet events together along with one of the pair walking down a flight of stairs linking arms. 

Arg took to his Instagram Stories and shared a photo of a balloon display his mother Patricia got for him as he wrote: ‘Love you mum’.  

'Proud': The TOWIE star, 56, took to Instagram and shared a series of throwback photos of Arg and Lydia, 29, who had an on/off romance for seven years (Debbie pictured with Lydia)

‘Proud’: The TOWIE star, 56, took to Instagram and shared a series of throwback photos of Arg and Lydia, 29, who had an on/off romance for seven years (Debbie pictured with Lydia)

Memories: The photos featured Arg and Lydia attending red carpet events together (pictured in 2011)

Memories: The photos featured Arg and Lydia attending red carpet events together (pictured in 2011)

Last year James suffered two near-fatal overdoses at home, with his then-girlfriend Gemma Collins calling emergency services after his family feared he was dead.

The Essex native has since turned his life around and is continuing his recovery after he flew to Thailand earlier this year to go to rehab for his drug and drink addiction.

Arg got emotional he discussed his past cocaine addiction in an emotional interview with his mother Patricia on Loose Women last month.

Talking with his mother Patricia from his back garden in Essex, the star admitted that he ‘hated everything’ about himself and was the ‘biggest’ he had ever been at 23.5 stone at the height of his addiction. 

Debbie wrote: 'It¿s your journey to travel so enjoy the roads ahead we are all proud of YOU. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'

Debbie wrote: ‘It’s your journey to travel so enjoy the roads ahead we are all proud of YOU. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’

Thankful: Arg, who is still close with his ex girlfriend's mother, commented on the post and wrote: 'Thank you Debbie, I¿m so lucky to have you in my life! Love you so much'

Thankful: Arg, who is still close with his ex girlfriend’s mother, commented on the post and wrote: ‘Thank you Debbie, I’m so lucky to have you in my life! Love you so much’

Birthday: Arg took to his Instagram Stories and shared a photo of a balloon display his mother Patricia got for him as he wrote: 'Love you mum'

Birthday: Arg took to his Instagram Stories and shared a photo of a balloon display his mother Patricia got for him as he wrote: ‘Love you mum’

He also revealed that during the height of his past cocaine addiction, he was locking himself in his house, in darkness, for two to three days straight.

The reality star broke down in tears as he listened to his mother discuss his past battle and said the best way he can ‘make amends’ is by ‘staying clean and sober’.

James said: ‘I was the biggest I’d ever been, 23 and a half stone, I hated everything about myself, all time low.

‘I remember around that period, I was using drugs for like two or three days straight in my house, I had locked myself in and it was pitch black in the house.’

James said that former TOWIE star and friend, Mark Wright, booked him into a rehab centre after he said he was ready to receive treatment.

Lifestyle changes: James has recently lost five stone and turned his life around after going to rehab earlier this year (pictured in July)

Lifestyle changes: James has recently lost five stone and turned his life around after going to rehab earlier this year (pictured in July)

Discussing his reason to speak so openly about his past struggle, James said that he believes he will ‘stay clean and sober forever’ after seeking help.

He said: ‘I feel this time, after going to Thailand to work on myself for a few months, this time I really believe in my heart of hearts, this is the time i’m going to say clean and sober forever.

‘I believe that I felt I could discuss it and be accountable. I felt it was worst kept secret, stories throughout the years… during breaks for TOWIE it was known but I never spoke about it.’

James added that it was a ‘big weight’ off his shoulders and he now has a ‘responsibility’ to help others in the same situation.

Upsetting: James recently got emotional as he discussed his past cocaine addiction in an emotional interview with his mother Patricia on Loose Women

Upsetting: James recently got emotional as he discussed his past cocaine addiction in an emotional interview with his mother Patricia on Loose Women

Battle: He also revealed that during the height of his past cocaine addiction, he was locking himself in his house, in darkness, for two to three days straight.

Battle: He also revealed that during the height of his past cocaine addiction, he was locking himself in his house, in darkness, for two to three days straight.

He said: ‘Talking now its like a big weight off my shoulder now as the amount of support I’m getting is amazing. But it does mean I feel I have responsibly to help others out.

‘Every day since I did my first interview there hasn’t been a day where someone hasn’t DM me – getting inundated with messages of people who can relate.

James added that he first accepted he had a problem five to six years ago when he first entered rehab.

James concluded his interview by saying the best way he can ‘make amends’ is by ‘staying clean and sober’.

He said: ‘I’ve made my mum question is it something I’ve done… best way of me making amends is staying clean and sober. I can say sorry, treat her to meals, get her some nice jewellery, but the only thing that will make it up is to stay clean.’

Cheers! They ended the chat by toasting his nine months of sobriety and cheering their tea mugs together

Cheers! They ended the chat by toasting his nine months of sobriety and cheering their tea mugs together 



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