Chloe Madeley strips topless and looks incredible in blue bikini bottoms as she sunbathes on holiday
The daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan sizzled in the sun as she enjoyed a much needed break.
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Chloe, 38, is currently enjoying an idyllic vacation in France with her friend.
Known for gym-honed body, the fitness influencer showed off all hard work in a skimpy blue bikini before whipping off the top while standing in a swimming pool.
Feeling happy and relaxed, Chloe could then be seen with her arms in the air and her back turned to the camera to protect her modesty.
The personal trainer is enjoying her French escape with her friend Julia and daughter Bodhi, two, who she shares with ex-husband James Haskell, 40.
The trio looked like they were having a great time on their holiday as they enjoyed the idyllic pool.
Chloe's breakaway comes after her ex James revealed the real reason for their split nearly two years ago.
The pair shocked fans when they separated in October 2023, after five years of marriage.
Their daughter Bodhi was just one at the time.
In June, James admitted that his love of drinking contributed to the end of the relationship, describing their final year together as a "difficult period".
He told the Daily Mail at the time: "If I put more time into my marriage than I did Guinness, then I wouldn't be divorced now.
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'It's one of those things in life where some things don't work out, but I have so much love for my daughter and Chloe,' he said. 'It's team work.'
'What we all forget is when you have children and a marriage finishes, it's all about the kids.
'Chloe and I are amazing co-parents. Our priority is always Bodhi.'
James also revealed he's now single, having dated advertising executive Helen Barclay and Big Brother star Sara McLean, 35, earlier this year.
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The sportsman said he's not currently on the search for his next partner, insisting his priority is "being the best dad in the best order".
James split from Sara in March - two days after going public with their relationship.
The pair were seen enjoying a day at the races after attending the second day of Cheltenham together, but sources later said they were 'on the rocks'.
A pal said: 'James isn't really in the settling-down stage just yet.
'He wasn't really ready to go public with Sara, to be honest.
'They'd had a couple of drinks, got touchy-feely, and then got photographed holding hands, which James wasn't thrilled about.'
They said the snap caused a rift, which poured cold water on the new romance.
Our source explained: 'They had a bit of a lovers' tiff and, right now, it's fair to say they're not officially boyfriend and girlfriend.'
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