Amanda Holden looks incredible as she shows off toned abs in bikini on holiday after daughter is rushed to hospital
Amanda revealed how her daughter Lexi could face ongoing issues after her frightening virus
AMANDA Holden looked incredible as she posed on holiday in an eye-catching blue bikini that showed off her incredible figure.
The 53 year old wowed her followers on social media as she shared the stunning snaps of her posed on a boat in tiny swimwear.
The printed bikini, with its matching hat and shirt, were designed by swimwear designer Melissa Odabash, a favourite of stylish Amanda.
The pricey bikini, however, will set punters back a whopping £244.
This prompted one fan to comment: “It’s stunning on you but I’d be afraid to wear it at that price lol.”
In the first snap, Amanda looked down, away from the camera, as she toyed with her bikini bottoms.
Then in the second snap, she reclined as she struck a sultry pose, one hand holding her hat while the other held on to the side of the boat.
She completed the look with a pair of stylish black shades, proving she is unbeaten when nailing effortless holiday chic.
And fans were quick to praise how great she looks.
“So beautiful,” gushed one admirer.
“WOW Amanda!! Looking FAB,” added a second.
A third chimed in: “omg serve.”
The break comes after a particularly stressful period for Amanda that saw her daughter Lexi fall extremely ill.
It recently emerged that the 18 year-old had been rushed to hospital after contracting a life-threatening bout of E.coli.
Amanda revealed that her model offspring had been complaining of stomach cramps and bloating, but she initially put it down to exam stress.
The Heart FM presenter recalls: “Eventually I took her to the GP — who was beyond brilliant — and they insisted on taking blood samples and stool samples, too.
“Within a few days, the results came back as a bacterial infection.”
The tests revealed that she had VTEC E.Coli, a very harmful strain of bacteria that’s very rare in humans.
And when the antibiotics failed to work, Amanda got a scary call from the doctor.
Worst of infections could kill
By Dr Marios Anastasiadis
IN rare cases, people with severe E.coli can become seriously ill and are at risk of developing sepsis, which can be fatal.
For the majority of those infected, symptoms will be of mild food poisoning with watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fatigue.
In severe cases, patients can get bloody diarrhoea or diarrhoea continuing for more than two or three days, with severe vomiting and a temperature higher than 38 degrees.
In young children or the elderly, it can potentially cause uremic syndrome, which can damage the kidneys and lead to acute kidney failure.
In most cases people will recover without the need for medication.
For severe symptoms, antibiotics may be needed, or hospital treatment.
Cases that lead to sepsis — where the body’s organs can shut down — are relatively rare.
“I was driving back home one day and I had Hollie, my youngest, in the car with me when the doctor called and said: “I don’t want to alarm you Amanda, but Lexi’s bloods and everything else are through the roof.You need to check that her temperature doesn’t rise because she’s in danger of contracting sepsis.”
The next day Lexi was rushed to hospital, where a tropical disease team put her on an antibiotic drip.
Amanda recalled: “She had a temperature of 39 point something and was deliriously hot. It was awful seeing her in so much pain.”
After five worrying days, Lexi was eventually allowed home but has continued to under go further blood tests after her inflammation markers were raised.
Amanda added that Lexi might even need an endoscopy in the future and her battle could lead to ongoing issues with her stomach.