'TOWIE' preview: Arg loses two stone, Lauren gets emotional - pictures

After a very short break from the ITV2 schedules, The Only Way Is Essex returns this weekend, and there's plenty of drama in store for everyone's favourite tan-tastic reality TV stars.

James 'Arg' Argent has finally shed some pounds and is ready to flaunt his new slimmer look as well as his brand new veneers. "Oh my god, James, look at you, there's nothing of you," says Debbie Bright. "Where's your love handles?"

Mario Falcone, Ricky Rayment and Lil Chris head to the gym and christen themselves "the smooth gang". Gemma Collins introduces her "bubbly" mum Joan to the show and Jess and Ricky continue to flirt like mad.

Meanwhile, Lauren Goodger opens up to Lydia Bright about her fall-out with Jess and her concerns and upset at her weight.

TOWIE returns for a fifth series on Sunday night (April 15) at 10pm on ITV2.

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