James Lock unrecognisable with severe face injuries after brutal accident on show

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TOWIE cast member James Lock looked completely unrecognisable in a trailer for an upcoming show after suffering horrendous injuries to his face.

James, who has starred in the Essex-based TV show since 2013 with cast members like Gemma Collins, Joey Essex and Amy Childs, is one of the many celebrities to be taking part in Channel 5’s upcoming show, The Challenge UK.The 36 year old hunk is set to battle celebrities like Curtis Pritchard, Marcel Somerville, and AJ Pritchard in the show, which is set to air later this month.

James, who last month reunited with Megan Barton-Hanson on the red carpet for Welcome to Chippendales, was rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries to his face in the very first episode.

In the trailer, James could be seen with some serious bruising on his face, puffy cheeks and two black eyes. A source further told The Sun that James was eliminated first after “fracturing part of his face” and spending weeks in recovery.They explained: “James was rushed to hospital after seriously bruising his face within the first three days of filming the Challenge UK. “The injury was caused during one of the many dangerous activities contestants have to take part in.