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Denise Welch looked fabulous in a plunging black swimsuit as she strutted about on holiday shortly after quitting Loose Women.
The former Coronation Street star, 68, decided to step down from the ITV show to focus on her acting work, having been offered a string of roles in recent months.
And Denise was certainly making the most of her downtime as she happily posed for a number of stunning Instagram snaps while soaking up the sunshine on Sunday.
The TV personality looked great as she showcased her age-defying figure in the stylish one-piece which she teamed with burgundy wedge Sole Bliss sandals and dark sunglasses.
Radiating happiness, Denise flashed a smile as she struck a number of poses by the pool before strutting across the lawn while pretending she was unaware her husband was filming her.
Sashaying away from the camera, Denise turned around before jokingly remarking: 'Honestly, I didn't even know you were filming... go away!'
Denise Welch, 68, looked fabulous in a plunging black swimsuit as she strutted about on holiday shortly after quitting Loose Women
Denise was certainly making the most of her downtime as she happily posed for a number of stunning Instagram snaps while soaking up the sunshine on Sunday
Captioning her post, Denise penned: Snapped completely by surprise by @lincolntownley while trying to relax on our summer swansong vacation! Swimsuit and husband: models own.'
Her post was met with a plethora of positive comments from her fans and showbiz pals, including her fellow Loose Women stars.
Denise's holiday comes weeks after she walked away from Loose Women after 25 years.
Denise first appeared on the ITV Daytime show in 2000, before becoming one of its most recognisable faces. Her last appearance was June 29.
In a video on Instagram, Denise shared she had decided to step down so she could focus on the 'wonderful opportunities' she'd been given.
Paying tribute to her fellow panellists, Denise said she would remain friends with 'all' of her co-stars, and insisted that despite claims of behind-the-scenes tensions, they were a 'happy band of campers'.
Denise recently starred in the Channel 4 drama Tip Toe, and is also set to star in an adaptation of Graham Norton's novel Forever Home.
Sharing news of her departure, Denise said: 'I'm leaving Loose Women.
The TV personality looked great as she showcased her age-defying figure in the stylish one-piece which she teamed with burgundy wedge Sole Bliss sandals and dark sunglasses
Radiating happiness, Denise flashed a smile as she struck a number of poses by the pool
Denise then strutted across the lawn while pretending she was unaware her husband was filming her
Sashaying away from the camera, Denise turned around before jokingly remarking: 'Honestly, I didn't even know you were filming... go away!'
Captioning her post, Denise penned: Snapped completely by surprise by @lincolntownley while trying to relax on our summer swansong vacation! Swimsuit and husband: models own'
Her post was met with a plethora of positive comments from her fans and showbiz pals, including her fellow Loose Women stars
The former Corrie star decided to step down from the ITV show to focus on her acting work, having been offered a string of roles in recent months (pictured on Loose Women in 2026)
'After best part of 25 years, off and on, I did leave for about seven years and went back in 2018. This show has been a part of me and my family's life for nearly a quarter of a century.
'I have the most wonderful, wonderful memories and it's just that acting has always been my first love and I think the thing I'm best at, and at the moment I'm having the most wonderful opportunities coming my way.
'I'm grabbing them by the you know whats and running with it for this new chapter of my life.
'So I just wanted to say that in person to thank all of the people who have shared my stories with me, I've shared my life with you, the good, the bad and the ugly.
'I'm very Marmite, but I cherish all the comments good or bad that I've had over the years and I just hope you wish me well for this new and exciting chapter in my life.
'I'll miss everybody but I will remain friends with the whole gang because... we are a happy band of campers. Anyway lots of love, thanks for sticking with me.'
A spokesman for Loose Women said: 'Denise has been such a brilliant part of the Loose Women family and we are going to miss her hugely on the show.
'We are sending her all of our love and best wishes for her next chapter.'
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