James Argent begs 'don't ask me about my love life' – as he denies Ekin-Su romance

James Argent begs 'don't ask me about my love life' as he's linked to Ekin-Su
James Argent begs 'don't ask me about my love life' as he's linked to Ekin-Su -Credit:OK!


James 'Arg' Argent has revealed he doesn't like being asked about his relationships – as the former TOWIE star denies being romantically linked to Love Island's Ekin-Su.

Wedding singer Arg was asked about his love life during a Wicker Charity boxing event on 10 May at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The event also saw a dinner date with the star auctioned off to raise money for underprivileged youths, with attendees willing to part way with hundreds of pounds to spend time with the star.

Speaking to OK! at the event, Arg, 36, said: "Work's good – love life's not! But apart from that, everything else is happy and healthy, and I’m still here. I wish people wouldn’t ask me about ex-girlfriends! I am friends with them all so it’s all good."

Arg's comments come as both he and Ekin-Su have denied reports that they are dating and recently shared a 'snog.' Mail Online reported that the pair, who both live in Essex, have been spending time at each other's houses and Arg supported Ekin-Su, 29, following the backlash she received following her Celebrity Big Brother stint earlier this year.

Former TOWIE star James Argent has spoke to OK! about his love life as he denies being romantically linked to Celebrity Big Brother star Ekin-Su Culculoglu
Former TOWIE star James Argent has spoke to OK! about his love life -Credit:Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock

However, a source told OK!: "James and Ekin share the same management team so it's inevitable that they'd be linked, but both have denied a romance. Sadly, the pair are no strangers to people trying to make a quick buck out of them, and it looks like this is another case of somebody trying to sell out on the pair.

"Ekin-Su has been keeping a low profile since CBB but is set to lift the lid soon on what she has been up to. There's some big revelations coming, and some exciting projects that will be coming in the summer. She is finally going to tell her truth.

"The team are channeling their inner Wagatha Christie and trying to find out who is selling out on Ekin-Su. And they're pretty sure they know who it is.

Ekin-Su Culculoglu 'Argylle' film premiere, London, UK
Arg has denied dating Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu -Credit:James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock

"Ekin-Su and James are friends, and have had a little laugh to themselves about the story. They both remain single. There are a small number of people who were told about a drunken snog, so everybody is getting closer to the source of the leaks."

A spokesperson confirmed to OK!: "The pair both deny dating claims, and continue to be represented by the same manager."

While attending the charity boxing night, Arg also revealed that he is training to take part next year. He said: "I love boxing. I’ve got it in me, I will have a boxing match in my future. I’ve got my weight right now, I’m a massive boxing fan, and this charity means a lot to me so why not, let’s do it.

"I’ve done a marathon, I’ve done two half marathons, I’ve done a relay swim in the English Channel, why not a boxing match."

Arg seen boxing in 2015
Arg would love to take part in a charity boxing match next year for Wickers -Credit:Simon Ford/REX

Talking about a date with Arg being auctioned off for the charity, he said: "I wasn’t told a date with me was one of the auction items until I turned up tonight.

"I think the bid is up to £500 at the moment but I hope it goes for a little bit more than that. £500 isn’t a bad start! I get the dinner, too. They’ll get lols, a good chat, and good food – whatever happens on the date you know you’ll be well-fed."

The star also opened up about what's next for him in his career, as he revealed he's packed in the 'celebrity' lifestyle to be a full-time wedding singer, but would love to star in musicals.

James Argent and ex-girlfriend
James and his ex Stella sadly split in November 2023 -Credit:@real_arg/Instagram

"I love doing what I’m doing now because I’m a full-time wedding singer and I’m busy with that so that’s where I put my energy so I don’t have to worry about the whole celebrity stuff anymore," he said.

"I think musicals are something I’m heading towards. I did musical theatre before TOWIE so looking to get back into that, why not?."

Arg, who underwent life-saving gastric sleeve surgery in 2021 after his weight hit 27 stone during the coronavirus lockdown, also talked about his weight loss journey, telling us: "It’s still ongoing working on my weight, to this day but I feel good, I feel healthy."