Carol Vorderman shows off astonishing abs in poolside bikini photo - fans react

Sir Rod Stewart took to his Twitter page to pay tribute to the late Queen, who died at Balmoral aged 96 surrounded by family yesterday.The 77-year-old singer told fans it had been a "privilege" to perform for the late royal, who he called a "great unifier".The Maggie May hitmaker went on to tell his 508,000 followers that his brother had also died a day before.He wrote: "It has been a devastating 48 hours."My brother Don passed on Tuesday at 94 and today Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 96."Like Don, the Queen has been a presence all through my life as a great unifier. A shining star that will never fade in our hearts and souls."Sylvester Stallone close to a 'nervous breakdown' after chaos on setHe added: "What a privilege it was to perform for her."My deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.

A clergyman who spent the last weekend with Queen Elizabeth II in the days before her death has said she was "full of fun" and "the life and soul of things". Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, 68, Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, stayed with the Queen at her Balmoral home following a sermon at Braemar and Crathie Parish Church. Greenshields had dinner on Saturday evening and lunch on Sunday afternoon with Her Majesty, alongside her children Charles, 73, and Princess Anne, 72.

As King Charles III steps into his new role over the coming days, he will be thinking daily of his mother and the astonishing way she fulfilled her duty over many decades. But his circumstances could not be more different to hers, with the Queen just 25 years old when her beloved father, King George VI, died after a battle with lung cancer. At the time, the Queen was in Kenya on a Commonwealth tour, but her exact reaction upon hearing of her father's death has since been revealed by Prince Philip's cousin Lady Pamela Hicks, who witnessed it.

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Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96, having served Britain for more than seven decades and earning the title of the country’s longest-reigning monarch. Elizabeth is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Carol Vorderman has debuted her new bouncy hairstyle - and fans can't get over how "youthful" and "sexy" the TV star looks.The 61-year-old "MILF" has taken to Instagram to show off her new hair-do, with the maths whizz hacking off two inches of her hair - herself.Grabbing some scissors and snipping away, the former Countdown bombshell confessed all in her latest social media post.READ NEXT: Carol Vorderman branded 'sexiest MILF in town' as she parades figure in tight leggingsUsually the stunning star has long straight hair that can appear flat, but now she has switched it up with a new look.Alongside a slew of ultra glam snaps, Carol penned: "Chopped two inches off my hair this morning. "Then I tried to do big hair … but I need a lesson from the UBER glam Mistress Of Big Hair @sarra_elgan." She continued: "Also tried proper trousers and heels on....but ended up in leggings and trainers AGAIN.

Carol Vorderman got pulses racing as she stepped into a barely there bikini while on holiday in Portugal.The former Countdown host, 61, uploaded a picture of herself to Instagram as she stood on a balcony, against a backdrop of a blue river and lush greenery.Carol flaunted her figure in a metallic silver two-piece swimsuit, with gold straps attaching the bottoms to the top, displaying her toned stomach and ample cleavage.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman, 61, reveals ageless figure during sizzling sports bra workoutHer tousled blonde locks cascaded down her back as she held a pair of sunglasses to her face.Carol tagged the location as Juicy Oasis, Portugal. She captioned the image: “The final sunrise before we meet again (sunglasses face emoji).

Carol Vorderman put on an eye-popping display as she worked up a sweat at the gym with her celeb pal Alex Scott.The sporty TV presenters have joined forces in the gym at the famous Juice Master retreat in Portugal, a hotspot for fitness-loving stars.The lush retreat, founded by Jason Vale, sees guests ditch solid food for juice drinks and take part in activities such as yoga, weights, meditation and walks.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman, 61, has fans beg her to join OnlyFans after 'sexy' workout snapIt's clear Countdown star Carol and The One Show host Alex have been working hard during their stay at the retreat.Carol even revealed she's dropped over a dress size during her extended stay at the star-studded health resort.She took to Instagram on Thursday (August 18) with a jaw-dropping gym video that saw the gym buddies lifting weights and showing off the results of their sweat sessions.61-year old Carol looked absolutely incredible as she performed chest presses with a very heavy-looking weight.The mum-of-two showed off her ageless figure in a tight white top and a pair of black leggings that threw her athletic curves on full display.Another moment showed Carol pulling herself up from a machine next to a large punching bag.The TV star was quick to praise Alex for her support in the gym in the caption, where she credited the former footballer for getting her round the circuit.She penned: "Thursday morning....she was looking for me....my gym bud @alexscott2 found me eventually on the @trx_uk."She definitely pumps bigger weights than I do and is a gazillion times fitter than I have ever been....but what a star she is.....getting me round the circuit."Carol concluded: "Go Alex.....and thanks for all the things you and the other

Carol Vorderman left online fans speechless as she took to her Instagram on Wednesday (17 August) to show off her transformed and age-defying figure. The 61-year-old looked to be in sensational shape as she flaunted her killer toned legs and rippling abs in teeny denim wash shorts and a string bikini top.Along with the steamy snap, The Countdown bombshell revealed to fans that she'd shed a whopping dress size after hitting up a juice retreat in Portugal for 18 days.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman fans wonder if she's 'topless' as she rocks nude illusion bikiniHaving returned to the UK, Carol was keen to maintain her awesome defined physic and hit up the gym alongside a familiar face.Teaming up with presenter Alex Scott, Carol got to work at pushing some heft weights and could also be seen in the video engaging in a number of full body pull-ups.After being on a juice diet for 15 days, The Pride Of Britain host was keen to maintain her results.Slipping into her gym kit which included skintight leggings and a fitted t-shirt, Carol got to work.Taking to her platform, the mathematician shared a video of herself in the gym while posing for pictures alongside football pundit Alex.She captioned: "Thursday morning....she was looking for me....my gym bud @alexscott2 found me eventually on the @trx_uk Hailing the ex-England footballer, Carol added: "She [Alex] definitely pumps bigger weights than I do and is a gazillion times fitter than I have ever been....

Carol Vorderman has been enjoying a sun-soaked getaway to Portugal, where she's been staying at a health retreat.The TV presenter, 61, visited Juicy Oasis, a firm favourite among celebrities, which sees people stick to a juice-based diet and take part in a number of activities which aim to enhance their health. Carol, who recently opened up about the symptoms she suffered when she experienced the menopause in her 50s, has been documenting her 18-day stay at the retreat on Instagram and has shown off her fitness progress. Over the course of her stay, the mum-of-two enjoyed swimming, yoga, spin classes, aqua aerobics and more.

Carol Vorderman has dazzled the internet all over again after the blonde bombshell showcased her impressive weight loss to her loyal legion of fans online. The former Countdown star, 61, set pulses racing on Wednesday after she showed off her washboard abs in a plunging leopard print bikini that struggled to contain her ample assets.Despite travelling the stunning holiday hotspot, the TV star has managed to find time to fit in her all-important gym sessions which helped her to wiggle back into an old pair of tiny shorts.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman fans wonder if she's 'topless' as she rocks nude illusion bikiniOverwhelmed with her mind-blowing results, the mum-of-two took to Twitter to show off her impressive results as she beamed with pride in her latest mirror selfie.As the blonde beauty tugged on her now baggy denim shorts, the mathematician showed off her hourglass figure before she headed out to soak up the sun on her Portuguese vacation.She captioned the sizzling snap: "We're coming home soon...still another day to go.

Carol Vorderman has sent her followers wild with her new gym snap.On Monday (August 16), Carol sent her Instagram fans' pulses racing with her post-workout snap.She posed in the mirror wearing a tight crop top and leopard print leggings while tensing her arm muscles for the shot.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman fans wonder if she's 'topless' as she rocks nude illusion bikiniCarol, 61, captioned the post: "Spending a fair bit of time in the gym here... learning new routines thanks to @sarahwillingham and @robrinder too BOOOMMMMM #notgivingup #gym #upperbodyworkout @jasonvale."Fans flocked to the comment section to support the star, with one writing: "Got the makings of a six-pack there."A second added: "Wow Carol, you look so sexy.

Carol Vorderman was all smiles as she showed off her endlessly long legs while enjoying some time on her paddleboard.The 61 year old has been keeping her 238K Instagram followers on Instagram entertained as she continues to update them on her whereabouts and the activities she's been getting up to over the summer.In her most recent post, Carol took to the social media site to showcase a short clip of herself putting on a leggy display while on her paddle board at Juicy Oasis.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman fans wonder if she's 'topless' as she rocks nude illusion bikiniDisplaying no fear of the tranquil water that surrounded her, the mum of two laid firmly on her back as she took part in a series of leg exercises.Captioning the video, she penned: "Paddleboarding IMPROV."Very gusty and bouncy on the water so no standing up..."A bit of dancing and core workout.....cycling....leg lifts....tried a shoulder stand but my life jacket got in the way....Just as well."The star then gave a description of what she did next after the work out session was done.She finished off by saying: "Then we clipped the boards together and did a bit of Hawaii 5-0 paddling...

Carol Vorderman put herself on display as she stripped to a black and pink bikini for her morning swim.The Countdown star, 61, looked incredible as she donned the colourful two-piece, which put her washboard abs and killer curves front and centre for a sizzling snap.The bikini top was a wetsuit-style long sleeved piece, featuring a neon zipper at the front which Carol undid halfway to unveil a triangle of her chest to the summer sun. READ MORE: Carol Vorderman, 61, wows in tiny bikini as she shares secret behind ageless beauty The plunging top was cropped up to her upper tummy, revealing her tanned abs and bellybutton to the camera lens, while Carol slipped into a matching pair of bikini briefs which barely reached her upper thighs.The star added a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses to her ensemble as she beamed at the camera, allowing her sleek blonde tresses to fall loose to her shoulders for the sultry snap.Going make-up free to hit the outdoor pool early in the morning, Carol wrote: “Morning swim time!” with a love-heart emoji.She’s currently holidaying in Portugal at a yoga and fitness retreat, with a hotel surrounded by lush greenery and incredible blue water.Her fans swarmed the comments section to praise her look, with one writing: “Enjoy - very jealous!”“Wow, you look fantastic,” someone else said, while a third penned: “Nice clobber Vorders! Enjoy your day!”And another fan wrote: “Morning, looking hot today gorgeous - enjoy!”Others dubbed her “sexy”, while someone else said she was in “great shape”.Carol has also been sharing clips from her time at the gym at her full-on retreat, working her legs on a weight machine and getting down on the floor for some yoga.The star could be seen in a pair of skintight black

Carol Vorderman has showcased her incredible figure wearing skintight gym gear.The former Countdown presenter, 61, paraded her ageless beauty in the figure-hugging ensemble before hitting the gym for a gruelling workout in Portugal.Taking to her Instagram Stories, the TV personality star put her killer curves on full display as she posing for a full-length mirror selfie.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman, 61, wows in tiny bikini as she shares secret behind ageless beautyThe I'm A Celeb star looked incredible in the tight black all-in-one which clung to her tiny waist and sculpted legs, and opted for a pair of orange trainers.Beaming for the camera, Carol look fresh faced before she got ready to hit the weights, writing: "It's GYM TIME."The Pride of Britain host sent fans wild earlier today (August 13) after posting a compilation of videos from the intense and "sweaty" workout on her Instagram.Carol, who is currently staying at the exclusive Juice Master retreat in Portugal, penned alongside the clips: "Getting back into weights which I love... lower body workout today.

Countdown beauty Carol Vorderman has left fans in awe as she posted a clip of herself in the pool whilst enjoying a spa retreat.The 61-year-old star has been enjoying some R&R at the Juice Master Retreat and filmed herself in the pool as she enjoyed an afternoon swim in the clear blue water.She wore a brown halter neck bikini, glam tortoiseshell sunglasses and threw her blonde hair up into an effortless updo.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman fans wonder if she's 'topless' as she rocks nude illusion bikiniBehind her, blue skies made way for the sunshine and a backdrop of tall mountains and trees surrounded her.She addressed the camera and seemed in good spirits as she spoke to her 233,000 Instagram followers.Carol said: “Hello from the swimming pool. I’ve done 20, got another 20 to do.

Carol Vorderman sparked an online frenzy after she appeared to pose topless in a video update.MORE: Carol Vorderman looks spectacular in leopard leggings as she hints at upcoming changeTaking to Instagram, the former Countdown presenter had her fans doing a double take after many failed to notice that she was wearing a nude-coloured bikini.WATCH: Inside Carol Vorderman's luxury health retreatThe confusion arose as the 61-year-old took to the social media platform to share some exciting news. Addressing her fans, Carol promoted her brand new TikTok account and urged her followers to join her on the platform.MORE: Carol Vorderman talks feeling suicidal in candid This Morning interviewSEE: Carol Vorderman gives unexpected update on Lorraine Kelly amid absence from showIn a separate clip, Carol allayed concerned fans and provided clarification.

Carol Vorderman, 61, has risked a stern word from BBC producers after she seemed to accidentally leak a huge Strictly Come Dancing secret on Twitter.The former Countdown star told Helen Skelton that she couldn't wait to see her on the dancing show, appearing to hint at a huge new addition to the highly anticipated line-up.It came after Carol posted her regular outfit snaps on Twitter, showing off her taut abs in view of her 486,200 followers.She captioned the post: "The Juicy Oasis @juicemaster energy kick hit the system today. Yaaaayyyy.

CAROL Vorderman has left her fans doing a double take on Instagram after posing in a nude bikini on holiday. The former Countdown host - who is currently on a fitness retreat in Portugal - took to social media to promote her new TikTok account as she stood in the sunshine. Encouraging her fans to follow the page, Carol filmed herself in sunglasses and a nude bikini top.

Carol Vorderma n has sent fans wild with her latest Twitter post. The Celebrity Gogglebox star took to the social media platform on Thursday with a video telling her fans that she has "made it on TikTok".In the video the star says: "Hello you lovely lot, I am now on TikTok!READ MORE: Carol Vorderman sends fans wild with stunning snaps in figure-hugging gym gear"Well, who'd have thought it."I'll see you there if you click on the link in my bio we can have a lot of fun on that."Have a lovely day, lots of love from Portugal."Carol donned a huge pair of sunglasses for the photo and looked a stunning nude bikini.However fans were a bit distracted and thought that the bikini made her look "topless".One fan commented: "I genuinely thought you were naked in this!"Another said: "That flesh coloured bikini top made me look twice ….

CAROL Vorderman showed off her incredible abs in crop top and leggings at a boot camp in Portugal. The former Countdown star, 61, sizzled in the gym co-ord as she posed from photos from her balcony. The mathematician gave fans a glimpse of her famous curves in a pair of black figure-hugging leggings and a stone grey sports vest.