Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent looks incredible as she strips to a swimsuit & eats McDonalds on rowdy birthday bash
The former soap star was seen living it with pals in the UAE sunshine during a rowdy trip away.
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Brooke looked fantastic as she wowed in a black cut-out swimsuit as she posed by the ocean.
The Sophie Webster star and her friends were living it up to celebrate one of their circle's 30th birthday and marked the occasion with the joyous trip.
They headed out into the middle of the ocean where they relaxed on a luxury floating decking that came complete with its own pool and plenty of sun-loungers.
Brooke could even be seen sat atop an inflatable duck in one snap as it was clear the mum-of-two was really letting her hair down.
The pals could then be seen scoffing down McDonald's later into the night as they were surrounded by the brown paper bags from the popular fast food chain.
She later shared even more posts of herself as she switched into a brand new swimming costume, complete with leopard-print detail.
Wowing over Brooke in the comments section, one fan said: "Gorj as always."
TV star Vicky Pattison then added: "A goddess."
Someone else penned: "Wow you look fantastic super figure."
Before a fourth wrote: "You look amazing. So natural so beautiful."
Brooke Vincent discusses return to Coronation Street after maternity leave saying 'I would love to'
Brooke's trip away comes after she sparked rumours she could be making a Corrie comeback as she joined the show's current cast for a leaving party in Manchester.
Colson Smith was surrounded by his co-stars for the outing after he was axed from his role but Brooke made a surprise appearance too.
It left many wondering if this was a sure-fire sign that she had secretly made a return to the programme.
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