James Argent parties with Towie pals at Tommy and Georgia's Majorca wedding after ex Nicoline broke silence on attack

JAMES Argent partied with his Towie pals at Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou's Majorca wedding.
Just weeks after after beauty queen Nicoline Artusson, 32, released a bombshell statement revealing shocking details about James' attack on her.
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But Towie alum James, 37, seemed unbothered as he posted happy snaps from his pals lavish ceremony, showing him loving life.
James turned on model Nicoline while they were at their home in Spain last month.
He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court.
James was handed a six month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order banning him from contacting Nicoline.
But despite Nicoline's powerful statement about the incident, James appeared to be dancing the night away at the wedding.
Dressed in white trousers and shirt with a baby blue blazer, the reality star looked happy as he posed alongside Georgia and groom Tommy.
He also posted snaps with pro boxer Conor Benn, and his former Towie co-stars Chloe Lewis and Dan Edgar.
James captioned the snaps: "My Best Friend's Wedding Congratulations to @georgiakousoulou and @iamtommyfordham."
"I'll never forget us all being in Ibiza over 10 years ago, when you first got together. I knew back then you were destined for each other.
"You've stuck by each other's side through thick & thin. Tommy always said I would sing at their wedding one day & it happened.
Shameless Arg dances with pal Megan McKenna at her wedding after assault arrest
"I had so much fun being your Master Of Ceremonies too, You've both always supported me.
"I can't wait to make many more memories together as we get older, I love you both so much."
Georgia and Tommy Mallett put on a lavish event on the Spanish island of Mallorca which also marked Georgia's 34th birthday.
They first tied the knot in 2023 in an understated ceremony, but finally got to have their "dream wedding."
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"Our Dream wedding finally happened," they posted to Instagram alongside two photos from their outdoor ceremony.
"Best day of our lives. Surrounded by so much love. Can not wait to get all of our pictures & videos back to show you how incredible it was & you'll be able to watch it all."
Georgia looked stunning in an embellished white gown complete with a thigh-high split and which she paired with a strappy pair of silver stilletos.
Tommy opted for a sand coloured suit and open white shirt for his big days.
They married at an opulent Spanish villa and said 'I do' under a canopy of red flowers.
The couple's two children, Brody, four, and Gigi, seven months were in attendance as were plenty of their Towie friends.
Some of the other reality stars to be at their nuptials included, Chloe Ross, Sam Mucklow and Danielle Armstrong.
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