James Argent, 35, packs on the PDA with Italian film star girlfriend Stella Turian, 18, as they go sightseeing with her mother on romantic Venice trip

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James Argent packed on the PDA with girlfriend Stella Turian as the pair enjoyed a romantic day out in Venice. 

The former TOWIE star, 35, and the actress, 18, looked more loved-up than ever as they locked lips while exploring the famous canals on Tuesday alongside Stella's mother. 

James wrapped up in a black padded jacket which he teamed with a pair of blue jeans and bright yellow trainers. 

The TV personality - who is 16-years older than Stella - hid behind a pair of dark sunglasses as he cosied up to his girlfriend. 

Stella looked effortlessly chic in a black jumpsuit, a coordinated blazer and a pair of crisp white trainers. 

Loved-up: James Argent packed on the PDA with girlfriend Stella Turian as the pair enjoyed a romantic day out in Venice on Tuesday

Romantic: The former TOWIE star, 35, and the actress, 18, looked more loved-up than ever as they locked lips while exploring the famous canals

PDA: The TV personality - who is 16-years older than Stella - hid behind a pair of dark sunglasses as he cosied up to his girlfriend

She toted her belongings around in a Dior shoulder bag and hid behind a pair of large dark sunglasses. 

The couple were all smiles as they posed for selfies on Stella's phone during the boat ride.  

The loved-up pair were accompanied by Stella's mother on the boat trip, who sat at the bow with the driver. 

James and Stella were later seen cosying up as they beamed for photos taken by her mum in the street. 

The former TOWIE star removed his large dark coat to show off a fitted khaki V-neck jumper.  

James also took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a glimpse into his romantic weekend trip. 

The TV personality cut a casual figure in a red polo top and blue cardigan, teamed with jeans and bright yellow trainers.

James accessorised with a pair of dark sunglasses and flashed a huge smile while Stella dressed in an all black ensemble. 

The couple enjoyed a lavish meal together as the actress snapped a picture of Arg donning a black open collar shirt at the dinner table.  

James looked away from the camera as he accessorised his look with a long pendant necklace. 

The reality star penned: 'Weekend in Venice'.

The pair were also joined on the trip by the actress' mum as Stella beamed for a selfie with her by the Venice canals. 

She wrote: 'From Venice with love'. 

James recently gushed over new girlfriend Stella and revealed that he wooed her with Mafia movies in his home cinema.

The reality star also recalled how they 'serenaded each other' when they first met by chance at a restaurant in Greece in June, before pursuing a romantic relationship months later.

Speaking to The Sun, he confessed: 'I feel very lucky, sometimes I have to pinch myself to remind myself this is all really happening.'

As well as being genetically blessed, the 18-year-old beauty is fluent in four languages, while the TOWIE star is working hard on improving his Italian.

Arg also told how he wooed his new girlfriend, revealing: 'I'm lucky enough to have a home cinema — there have to be some perks to being in showbiz — and I'm obsessed with Mafia films, so I made her watch Goodfellas and some Sopranos and Casino too.'

Locking lips: Stella pushed her long brunette tresses back with a pair of large dark sunglasses

Family outing: The loved-up pair were accompanied by Stella's mother on the boat trip, who sat at the bow with the driver

Posing up a storm: The couple were all smiles as they posed for selfies on Stella's phone during the boat ride

Looking good: James wrapped up in a black padded jacket which he teamed with blue jeans and bright yellow trainers

Stunning: Stella looked effortlessly chic in a black jumpsuit, a coordinated blazer and crisp white trainers

Chic: Stella's mum looked simply stylish in an all black ensemble and carried her belongings in a designer bag 

Getting the angle: James and Stella were later seen cosying up as they beamed for photos taken by her mum in the street

Out and about: The former TOWIE star removed his large dark coat to show off a fitted khaki V-neck jumper

Incredible: Stella toted her belongings around in a Dior shoulder bag 

Hugging: The couple embraced while sightseeing in Italy

All smiles: James and Stella seemed smitten for one another as they spoke in the street 

Dedicated: Stella styled her long brunette tresses in luxurious curls as she posed for a photo, taken by her mum, with beau James

The reality star - who's trouble past is widely documented - insisted he has been completely up front with Stella about the 'ups and downs' he's had.

He gushed: 'We've got an amazing connection, she is extremely supportive, and she knows everything there is to know about me.'

Arg met Stella by chance at a swanky restaurant called Nammos, while in Mykonos, Greece in June for a friend's wedding,

He said they 'serenaded each other' as he reminisced of how he showed her clips of himself singing Rat Pack songs, while she showed him clips of her singing Italian love songs.

The pair then exchanged numbers, and Arg explained how after performing gigs they'd send each other videos of themselves singing, and added how Stella gave his mic skills 'her seal of approval'.

Despite meeting just once in Mykonos, they then spent the summer messaging and FaceTiming.

Arg recalled how he eventually plucked up the courage to fly to Italy in September to see her and see if there was a romance to be had.

The TOWIE star confessed to being 'incredibly ­nervous' for fear that when they saw each other again, there might not be a romantic connection.

But thankfully, the second their eyes met again, he gushed over how they felt 'an amazing link' which has continued to develop.

And after meeting each other's families, Arg confirmed that they will spend Christmas together, but have no plans to move in together. Instead, they will focus on making their long-distance relationship work.

It comes after MailOnline revealed James' burgeoning romance with Stella in September.

Sources close to the pair said that it was 'love at first sight' for James, who hasn't felt this way for years, and he's 'determined' to make this relationship the best of his life.

'James and Stella are in love, they fell for each other the moment they met and have spent as much time together as possible since,' a source told MailOnline.

'This is a big deal for James – he hasn't been in a relationship for years because he's been working on himself and finally now, he's ready to share his life with someone.

High spirits: The couple were later all smiles as they stood on a balcony taking photos of below

Having fun: James enjoyed a yoghurt while filming from his balcony

Capturing the moment: The actress held her phone up high to snap a picture of her and James locking lips

Making memories: He seemed in high spirits as she wrapped her arms around his neck

'From Venice with love': James took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a glimpse into his romantic weekend trip to Venice with Stella 

Family: Stella beamed for a selfie with her mother by the Venice canals

Date night: The couple also enjoyed a lavish meal together

'Weekend in Venice': James looked away from the camera as he posed up a storm for the snap

'The age difference hasn't played any part in their romance so far, they've holidayed together in Italy and Marbella, getting to know each other away from the spotlight.'

Stella appears in the film Infiniti, which screened at this year's Venice Film Festival.

James hasn't publicly dated anyone since the end of his turbulent romance with former TOWIE co-star Gemma, 41, who was left brokenhearted on multiple occasions after James called her names and they fell out on and off screen.

He also dated TOWIE's Lydia Bright, 31, who is now a mum to daughter Loretta while Gemma is engaged to fiancé Rami Hawash.