The Only Way Is Essex star James Argent has been found safe and well.

Police had been concerned for the 26-year-old's welfare after he'd gone missing from his home in Essex early yesterday.

His father says his phone was broken and he's now on his way to Blackpool.

His agent Neil Dobias also confirmed the news: "I'm not sure of any of the details but he's called home and spoken to his mum. I just know that he's safe and well."

Police had earlier said they were concerned for Argent's welfare after he was reported missing by his family.

Known as "Arg" on the hit reality show, he has been last seen at around 3am on Friday at his home in Woodford Green, Essex.

He was meant to be flying out of Gatwick on Friday morning, but he did not make his flight and did not contact his family, friends or agent, who he was supposed to be meeting.

They said it was was "unusual" and very out of character, so increasingly the concern grew for his well-being.

Mr Argent has been one of the breakthrough stars of the 'scripted' reality show TOWIE, and has over 1.4 million Twitter followers.