EXC: 'It was hell': James Argent struggles with severe foot injury
EXCLUSIVE ‘It was hell for him’: James Argent struggles with severe foot injury as he becomes one of six stars forced to quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on medical grounds while filming in Thailand
James Argent is currently suffering from a severe foot infection as he returns to work after filming Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in Thailand.
The upcoming series has been plunged into chaos after six stars, including James, were forced to pull out on medical grounds.
A source exclusively told MailOnline that ‘it was hell’ for James, who contracted trench foot and jungle rot, and he was forced to quit.
Injury: James Argent is currently suffering from a severe foot infection as he returns to work after filming Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in Thailand
The insider said: ‘He’s been back for a few days now. He has bruises and rashes from being in jungle areas.
‘It was hell for him, and you’re not helped at all in there but looking back he’s so pleased he did it.
‘A 27 stone man 2 years ago has now lost the weight and done something many fitter people would have failed at.’
Tough: A source exclusively told MailOnline that ‘it was hell’ for James, who contracted trench foot and jungle rot, and he was forced to quit
Speaking on James’ foot injury, the source told MailOnline: ‘He can still walk but it’s sore, he’ll have to rest for a while but he went back to work today.
‘The programme have been great, everyday producers and welfare team check on you.
‘It was a hard experience but one he’s pleased he did.’
Three of the famous cast members – The Wanted singer Siva Kaneswaran, former footballer Jermaine Pennant and Paralympic cyclist Jon-Allan Butterworth – wound up in hospital in one day after they passed out while filming for the brutal reality quasi-military training show in Thailand.
Painful: Former Love Island star Montana Brown was left in tears after dislocating her kneecap (pictured last month)
Injured: Rugby player Gareth Thomas was left in agony after pulling a hamstring (pictured in June 2020)
While former Love Island star Montana was left in tears after dislocating her kneecap, rugby player Gareth Thomas was left in agony after pulling a hamstring and former TOWIE star James contracted trench foot and jungle rot.
According to The Sun, Siva, Jermaine and Jon-Allan collapsed as they walked in the tropical heat while carrying heavy bags during a marching test, with a doctor ruling they could not continue on the series.
Television personality Montana Brown, sportsman Gareth and reality favourite James all suffered their ills at different times, with medics also discharging them from the programme.
Out for the count: The Wanted singer Siva Kaneswaran was one of three stars who passed out while filming in Thailand
Dropped out: Former footballer Jermaine Pennant (right) and Paralympic cyclist Jon-Allan Butterworth (left) also passed out on the same day as Siva, with the trio ending up in hospital
A source told the publication: ‘They are celebrities, not soldiers. They aren’t used to the hot, harsh conditions and being pushed to their limits.
‘The people who fell ill and were injured were not unfit or out of shape.
‘Siva, Jermaine and Jon-Allan are all fit blokes but all individually blacked out and had heat stroke.
‘James’s issues with his feet were awful too. He was in agony as the infection took hold because of the wet boots and he could suffer for months now’
Filming for the Thailand series is due to end soon with the show airing next year.
The season’s line-up was confirmed at the start of the month, with 16 celebrities signing up to take part.
As confirmed by MailOnline, James agreed to take part after losing 14 stone following his lifesaving gastric surgery.
Prior to his misfortune while filming, a source exclusively revealed that James was ‘determined’ to reach the end of the course and wanted to prove he was capable of tackling the most gruelling show on TV, having previously spoken about his battle with drug addiction, depression, and binge eating.
Difficult: The show sees celebrities sign up for a condensed version of the hazardous training course utilised by the United Kingdom Special Forces
A show insider told MailOnline: ‘James has been through so much in his life but now after months of recovery and working on himself – he’s ready for a challenge of this magnitude.
‘It’s not just the physical aspect of the show for James, he’ll be tested mentally and given the chance to speak about everything he’s experienced in recent years.
‘Producers of SAS are always on the lookout for celebrities that have a story to tell and are prepared to rise to the occasion – James is the perfect signing.’
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins – the FULL line-up
1. James Argent, age 34
2. Gareth Gates, age 38
3. Matt Hancock, age 44
4. Amber Turner, age 28
5. Montana Brown, age 27
6. Melinda Messenger, age 51
7. Michelle Heaton, age 43
8. Dannielle Lloyd, age, 38
9. Jermaine Pennant, age 39
10. Perri Shakes-Drayton, age 33
11. Zoe Lyons, age 50
12. Teddy Soares, age 26
13. Kirsty Leigh-Porter, age 33
14. Gareth Thomas, age 48
15. Jon Allan Butterworth, age 36
16. Siva Kaneswaran, age 33
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