Heartbroken Gemma Collins dumps James ‘Arg’ Argent after he tells her ‘I want an open relationship’
HEARTBROKEN Gemma Collins has dumped on/ off boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent after he told her that he wants an open relationship, The Sun Online can reveal.
Sources close to the pair say Arg, 32, has been left inspired by US actor Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who hit the headlines at the weekend when they revealed that Jada had been intimate with other people during their marriage.
But Gemma, 39, is heartbroken and was devastated - especially as she has stuck by him throughout his drugs and alcohol battle and was eager to start a family together.
The ex Towie star spoke to his girlfriend after returning from Spain, telling her that he wants to move there.
Speaking to The Sun Online, a source explained: "Arg went to Spain and he told Gemma that he wants to go back there forever and be in an open relationship like Jada and Will.
"Gemma is completely shocked and has been left absolutely heartbroken, especially after sticking by him for so long.
"Gemma feels like she’s done everything she possibly can to help Arg but enough is enough.
"He said that he wants to stay in Spain for good which is worrying as he is known to have suffered relapses there in the past.
"Gemma was devastated by the conversation and decided to end their relationship entirely - she feels like she had no choice but to walk away.
"It couldn’t have ended any worse; she has been in floods of tears and has even blocked Arg on social media."
The insider added: "It has come as a massive blow, Gemma has been loyal through his whole battle with cocaine and only every supported him."
Gemma posted on Instagram this evening urging her followers to "find the strength to walk away" as she shared the "Top 10 Signs of Emotional Abuse In A Relationship".
The list included pointers such as "says things to upset or frighten you", "swears at you or calls you names", and "sulks and refuses to talk about issues" - among others.
She captioned the post: "To all who have suffered in lock down or are suffering in general 💗 please please find your strength to walk away 💗
"There is a better life for you filled with love and respect 💗 and always remember the problem isn’t within you it’s within them 💗
"Walk away it’s never too late 💗 something will happen one day and you will just say enough is enough 💗 it’s in that moment the nightmare is over 💗
"This is when you find your strength and this is when you will learn self love ❤️".
Earlier this year, Arg bravely revealed he is a cocaine addict — and suffered two near-fatal overdoses at home before finally seeking help from his best friend Mark Wright at Christmas.
Since then, he has turned his life around and lost five stone, telling The Sun: "I was 23 and a half stone before rehab and I'd like to get another three stone off. I feel so much better in myself.”
Arg admitted bingeing on booze or food, and thinks the core to his addiction was trying to hide the pain of his break-ups plus anxiety about weight.
Arg, now 18st, added: “One of the main reasons why substance addicts binge, whether it’s drugs, alcohol, or food, it’s to escape feelings and get away from it all.
“I was in so much heartbreak and pain that I just couldn’t bear it, so I started taking drugs, and drinking heavily. I literally waited for any excuse to leave a nightclub early so I could go and do it at home.
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“I didn’t do it every single night. I’d do it on a Monday night to the early hours then I’d be f* for the rest of the day, then I’d binge-eat, then I’d sleep it off.
"It was every other night, pretty much four nights a week, and it would cost me a minimum £100 a night but some nights more. So on average, I was spending around £500 a week."
Arg previously thanked Gemma publicly for giving him "tough love" at the height of his drug habit and not hiding it from his family.
The pair have had a rocky on/ off relationship for the last three years, with the pair suffering several high-profile break ups in the past.
The Sun Online have contacted Gemma and Arg's reps for comment.