THE Only Way is Essex star James “Arg” Argent was at Thorpe’s popular Harry’s Bar this weekend to help a double birthday celebration.

Restaurant owner Ray Dowsett had arranged for the Towie cast member to pay a visit to the restaurant, in High Street, as a surprise for his wife Sue, who was celebrating her 40th birthday.

DJ and music producer Darren Mew, better known as Darren Styles, was also celebrating his 40th birthday at the restaurant. Mr Dowsett said: “I had arranged to have Arg turn up as a surprise for Sue.

“He stayed all evening and even sang Happy Birthday to them both.

“It was packed and there was a really great atmosphere – he must have been in about 500 selfies.”