Is Arg gearing up to propose?

James Argent and his model girlfriend Nicoline Artursson look loved-up on their romantic break in Barbados, as a source tells new he'll "pop the question" soon

- Shelley Spadoni

They look like love's young dream, smiling from ear to ear as they stroll down the beach together hand in hand, basking in the hot Caribbean sun. Yes, former TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent and his stunning girlfriend, former Miss Sweden Nicoline Artursson, are still going strong as they certainly couldn't have looked more smitten with each other.

Enjoying an escape from the wintry weather in Britain, the couple, who began dating nine months ago after meeting by chance in a supermarket, were lapping up the sunshine at Sandy Lane, the resort beloved by celebrities in Barbados, after Arg whisked his other half away for a special birthday treat.

Not only did they look happier than ever, Arg, 37, looked in great shape in his swimwear following his impressive weight loss, while model Nicoline, 32, showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a barely-there white bikini.

Posting a snap on his Instagram during their sunsoaked getaway of Nicoline with her arms wrapped around him, Arg captioned the post, "Happy Birthday My Love @nicolineartursson." And a source tells new, appearances are not deceiving.

"Arg is in such a great place and he's really never been happier. He's won against all the odds and has fought all his demons," they say.