Vanessa Bauer sizzles in a skimpy metallic bikini during moonlit swim as she jets off on romantic trip to Bali with her new boyfriend James Rowe
Vanessa Bauer sizzled in a skimpy metallic bikini as she shared an album of loved-up holiday snaps from her romantic trip to Bali with her new boyfriend James Rowe.
The professional figure skater, 28, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a series of eye-popping snaps of herself showing off her incredible figure in the racy two-piece.
She let her beachwear outfit do all the talking as she kept her accessories minimal while striking a series of sultry poses during her moonlit dip in the sea.
Vanessa also shared a sweet picture of her cuddling up to her new boyfriend James while they enjoyed a meal together.
The couple were later seen watching the sun rise as they sat next to one another on the beach.
Alongside the post, she penned: 'liquid or frozen, happiest by the water (once I've eaten) thanks to a kind stranger @momohead_ for taking the covert last picture from a far, this was such a beautiful moment.'
Vanessa went public with her James in December as she shared a series of loved-up Instagram snaps from their trip to Lapland.
James is a football coach and FIFA-licensed football agent. He retired from professional football after playing for Reading FC, Cheltenham Town and Aldershot Town.
Alongside the sweet carousel of snaps, Vanessa took the opportunity to reflect on her father's death in 2021, claiming she has now got to a place in her life where she feels 'the happiest I've ever been.'
'A pull between feeling the happiest I've ever been but the moment I fly home for Christmas a different reality kicks in,' she added.
'I believe that the pulls between my upbringing, our families' loss and the beautiful life I get to live now is not a burden but in a way it can be seen as a blessing.
'And I certainly am grateful for my family and the 25 years I got to know my dad.'
She continued: 'Perspective has created the person I am now, to keep me grounded, driven, to know life in its many different ways and remain resilient.'
'Gratitude is an understatement and I'll retain the discipline to keep growing my luck.'
'Anything is possible and love and magic truly is everywhere (love heart emoji).'
In June last year, Vanessa split from her boyfriend Dan Underwood after just nine months together after sources claimed they had drifted apart.
While Vanessa wanted to focus on her career, she and Dan remained friends, and the pair continued to still follow each other on social media.
A source told The Sun at the time: 'Vanessa and Dan are still on good terms and are friends, but their job takes them to different parts of the world and they have struggled with the distance.'
'They realised they better off as friends for now, but still have a lot of love and respect for each other.
'Vanessa is busy with her career and is focusing on herself and her acting right now. While Dan is busy travelling the world for work, so it's been difficult to maintain something long-term.'
She and Dan previously made their romance official in September 2023, when they posed for snaps together at the premiere of The Creator.
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