JAMES Argent looked carefree as he performed on stage last night – days after being sentenced for domestic violence against his girlfriend.
The reality star, 37, was back at work singing with The Arg Band at London's Connaught Rooms on Friday for a charity boxing event.
Arg was seen wearing a tuxedo as he entertained fans at the fight night to raise money for Wickers Charity.
It comes after he told friends "he wanted to hide from everyone".
Arg dodged jail this week and returned to the UK after admitting domestic violence against his girlfriend Nicoline Arthursson.
The former Towie star turned violent and attacked the Swedish model just hours after she put a cryptic Instagram post online which alluded to his close friendship with his ex-partner Lydia Bright.
He was handed a two-year-restraining order preventing him from seeing or contacting Nicoline.
The 37-year-old must also complete a "resocialisation course in the field of gender violence" as part of his sentence.
Our insider told us: "He is in bits, just wants to hide from everyone, but he also is desperate to talk to Nicoline."
James and Nicoline went public with their relationship in September last year, with him later sharing plans to start a family with her.
They were on holiday in Costa del Sol when he turned aggressive and tried to force her out of her front door.
During the ensuing struggle, Argent pushed her and she fell down the steps.
Worried neighbours called the police after hearing Nicoline's screams.
It is understood she suffered injuries and required hospital treatment.
Arg said earlier this week about the incident: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober.
"I am devastated by what's happened."
Domestic abuse - how to get help
DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence.
Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship:
- Emotional abuse – Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse – gaslighting – being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to
- Threats and intimidation – Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you
- Physical abuse – This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten.
- Sexual abuse – Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent.
If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers:
- The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night
- Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244
- Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428
- If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999
Remember, you are not alone.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime.
Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
Nicoline shared a cryptic post to her 32,000 followers before the attack, which read: "Had an interesting conversation with a friend.
"Is it OK if your boyfriend or girlfriend is talking and hanging out with their ex and the exes family daily and liking their Instagram posts etc?
"No kids involved with the ex.
"And then it shows up on your explore page that your partner showed that interest with them but they blame you for seeing it and now the ex is supposedly their "best friend"
"I know what my family and friends think and certainly what I think.
"If you're in a serious relationship with your partner you've got to respect your partner and leave the past in the past."
Those close to James said he believed Nicoline was alluding to Lydia, who he dated for five years until 2012, in the post.
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