James 'Arg' Argent says he's TOWIE's Ken Barlow as he reveals current relationship status with Gemma Collins
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James Argent has confessed he is the Ken Barlow of The Only Way Is Essex ahead of the brand new series.
Arg admitted he isn't the King of Essex but compared his long stay on the ITVBe show to that of the Coronation Street veteran.
The pair certainly have a few things in common, including a love of the ladies, and modest Arg claimed there would be no TOWIE without him.
Speaking ahead of Sunday night's season opener, Arg also revealed his current relationship status with on/off lover Gemma Collins.
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"I wouldn’t say I was the King of Essex, I would say I was the Ken Barlow of TOWIE! I’m the king in terms of longevity," said Arg.
"As long as the show runs, I’ll still be on it. There’s no TOWIE without Arg."
The lothario's passion for the show is still strong after eight years but Arg admits he has changed over that time.
He said: "I’ve matured into a nice, caring young man. I’d like to think that I’m still very similar to how I was when the show started. I’m still humble, friendly and me."
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Arg believes his relationship with the GC is one of the great TOWIE romances despite their constant arguments.
"I think me and Gemma is the greatest TOWIE love story, because of the ups and downs," said Arg as he spoke about what viewers can expect.
"I’m sure it will be a rollercoaster as per usual but the plan is for us to run smoothly and for us to see how our relationship unfolds. Our current relationship is happy, close but still up in the air. The best of friends, she’s my bestie."
*The Only Way Is Essex starts on Sunday on ITVBe at 9pm