Bethenny Frankel, 54, wows fans with her incredibly toned body on SI Swimsuit runway

Daily Mail​

5 days ago

responded to those who were shocked over her youthful appearance on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show in a tiny thong bikini.
The former Real Housewives Of New York star, 54, wowed in several revealing swimsuits in Miami Beach on Saturday.
She confidently strutted down the catwalk while flaunting her incredibly toned physique.
Several fans were left in awe of Bethenny's svelte figure and rushed to social media to discuss how great she looked afterwards.
Some even branded the star as 'unrecognizable,' and admitted they couldn't believe she was 54 years old.
Now, Bethenny has spoken exclusively about the reaction online, and admitted she was completely shocked by it.
The reality star insisted that her 'body hadn't changed' and said she was taken aback by the world being so stunned about her figure.
She said: 'Honestly, my body hasn't changed - people's perception of it has.'
Bethenny said: 'I didn't realize I was considered "so old" until everyone started acting shocked that I looked fit at 54.'
The mother-of-one added that she believes people are responding in this way due to her confidence on the runway, not necessarily her looks.
During the show the reality star entertained the crowd by dancing and shaking her hips as she made her way down the runway.
She continued: 'I think what people are really responding to is that I was happy.
'There are so many beautiful women in the world, but there's something magnetic about joy. Feeling alive - that's the real glow-up.'
During the show, the business woman wore multiple looks, all of which showed off her toned legs and flat stomach.
One look featured a sultry pink polka dot bikini and black cover-up, which she later ripped off to reveal a thong bikini bottom underneath.
When she reached the end of the runway, Bethenny turned around to show her backside as she jokingly covered her mouth in surprise.
Later on during the runway show, she walked the catwalk again in a denim bikini top and black bottoms, which she paired with a cowboy hat; she later flashed some side boob in tiny leopard-print one-piece swimsuit.
As clips of Bethenny's walk circulated around the internet this weekend, many viewers commented on how incredible she looks
The show caught the attention of her pal Lauren Sanchez, who reposted a clip of Bethenny on the catwalk and said: 'We all need this energy. And this body. Wow.'
After the huge response to her walk, Bethenny explained on TikTok that although the internet was 'fascinated' by her age, weight, and appearance, it took a lot of contouring makeup and spray tan to achieve the final look.
Though people may be begging the reality TV star for her workout routine, it actually turns out that the 54-year-old doesn't exercise at all.
Bethenny said: 'I did not crash diet, I don't go to a gym, I don't have a workout, I walk on the beach.
'Everything I do has balance, I self-regulate, so I have a good relationship with food and exercise.'