James Argent cheekily flashes his bottom in Versace shorts as he has a crack at David Beckham’s iconic pool snap after 11 stone weight loss
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James Argent has had a crack at David Beckham’s cheeky poolside shot posted back in September by wife Victoria.
The former TOWIE star, 34, who has lost a staggering 11 stone following gastric sleeve surgery, gave his best impersonation of the footballer lounging in a swimming pool, with his speedos slightly pulled down.
Posing shirtless, Arg took the recreation seriously, sporting some of 46-year-old David’s signature back tattoos in the shot for Heat Magazine’s Christmas issue.
James Argent has had a crack at David Beckham’s cheeky poolside shot posted back in September by wife Victoria
Arg wore a pair of Versace shorts for the shot and flashed his bottom as he lay on his front in the water with his arms resting on the side as if soaking up the sun.
Sporting slightly quiffed hair and showing off his ‘Cruz’ and crucifix inking, the resemblance was uncanny.
Victoria, 47, had previously shared the cheeky snap while they were on holiday in Florida in September.
She captioned the image: ‘Happy Sunday, you’re welcome!’
The former TOWIE star, who has lost a staggering 11 stone following gastric sleeve surgery, gave his best impersonation of the footballer lounging in a swimming pool
Arg joins a host of stars for the publication’s annual Stars Dress Up.
Lorraine Kelly transformed into Adele while Love Island’s Toby Aromolaran hopped on a unicorn in a spoof of footballer Bukayo Saka.
It comes after reports emerged earlier this month, James has been meeting up with his ex girlfriend Lydia Bright in secret.
The TOWIE couple, who were childhood sweethearts and dated on and off between 2008-2016, are hoping to rekindle their romance – five years after Lydia, 30, discovered James slept with herself and Gemma Collins, 40, on the same day.
Wow: The media personality has lost an impressive 11 stone since his gastric sleeve surgery in April (pictured left last month and right in January)
Out now: Heat Magazine Christmas issue
Sources close to the pair told MailOnline that James is still considered ‘family’ by Lydia’s mum Debbie, and the prospect of them getting back together motivated him to lose weight because ‘it’s all he’s ever wanted.’
An insider told MailOnline: ‘James and Lydia have been spending a lot of time together in recent weeks.
‘They became friends again at the beginning of the year but now they’re starting to develop more serious feelings for each other.
‘Everyone knows James has never stopped loving Lydia and the idea of her taking him back has spurred him on throughout his weight loss journey.
‘Lydia has been supportive of his recovery, and he’s still considered family – those closest to them are hoping this will be the happy ending they’ve always longed for.’
MailOnline has contacted James and Lydia’s representatives for comment.
‘James has never stopped loving Lydia’: It comes after reports emerged earlier this month, James has been meeting up with his ex girlfriend Lydia Bright in secret