X Factor 's Katie Waissel embraced the UK heatwave this week, hitting her back garden for a spot of sunbathing. The 34-year-old, who rose to fame on the seventh season of the show in 2010, tried on a scalloped white bikini as she headed outdoors.Complete with a triangle bikini top and matching briefs, the coordinated two-piece put Katie's toned abs front and centre as she soaked up some rays.Her brunette locks were swept into a top knot, and she perched a pair of tinted black shades on her nose to shield her eyes from the sun.Katie was joined by her son Hudson in the garden, setting up a paddling pool for the toddler on the lawn.Sharing a few selfies from the relaxed garden jaunt, she added the caption "mom life" over the stunning bikini.
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