By Sean O'grady For Mailonline
Published: 00:19 BST, 11 May 2019 | Updated: 00:21 BST, 11 May 2019
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James Argent has reportedly been sacked from TOWIE after allegedly testing positive for cocaine, according to The Sun.
The publication reports that James, 31, failed a routine drug test and a result, was let go from the programme, with his friends now worried about his health.
A source said: 'It’s a shame but James’ problems flared up again, and he failed a routine test.
Show: James Argent has reportedly been sacked from TOWIE after allegedly testing positive for cocaine, according to The Sun (pictured in May 2019)
'As a result Lime Pictures aren’t working with him, and it has sparked more concerns among his friends who fear he isn’t looking after himself.
'His weight has rocketed recently which he says he plans to tackle, but getting back involved with drugs is even worse. It’s a dangerous path he is going down.'
The paper also reports that James voluntarily agreed to the routine test before he returned to filming because of concerns over his previous issues with drugs and alcohol.
The source added that the production crew of TOWIE are very fond of him and hope he can overcome his issues.
Test: The publication reports that James, 31, failed a routine drug test and was let go from the programme, with his friends now worried about his health (pictured on TOWIE in 2016)
A spokesperson for Lime Pictures added to the publication that there are no plans for the show to film with James at the present
