TOWIE fans left shocked at Charlie King's transformation as he returns to the show

Charlie's back!

Published 27th Mar 2017

The Only Way Is Essex fans were left in shock during last night's episode when former star Charlie King made a return to the show showing off his brand new look.

Charlie, who was last on the show in 2013, returned to give his friend Gemma Collins some advice on losing weight, but it was his buff appearance that really got fans talking.

Fans were quick to praise him on his new muscular body.

Fans weren't the only ones to gush over Charlie, Gemma couldn't hide her thoughts when the 31-year-old took his shirt off to show her his new and improved body.

She said, "Unbelievable…I’m so glad I shared a kiss with you once.”

Charlie seemed a popular cast member with fans, with many taking to Twitter to express their excitement at his return.

Charlie returned to the popular reality show to help Gemma lose weight to help her increase the likelihood of her getting pregnant.

The fitness guru struggled with his sexuality during his first stint on the show and a year after leaving he appeared on This Morning where he told viewers he was gay.

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Charlie is now a qualified personal trailer and is helping clients with his personal fitness plans.

The Only Way Is Essex continues on ITVBe.