Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe sends temperatures soaring in a tiny purple thong bikini

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe put on a sizzling show when she showed off her incredible bikini body on the beach in Spain.

The actress, 39, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, slipped into a sassy purple bikini for another day in the sun.

Jennifer already had a bronzed tan and flaunted her muscular physique in the swimwear.

The soap star showed off her washboard abs and plunging neckline in the triangle bikini top, while the thong bottoms emphasized her curves.

Jennifer seemed to be making the most of her time away from the soap as she walked barefoot on the sand and took a dip in the sea.

Turning the heat up: Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe put on a sizzling show as she showed off her incredible bikini body on the beach in Spain

Beach babe: The actress, 39, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, slipped into a sassy purple bikini for another day in the sun

Beach babe: The actress, 39, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, slipped into a sassy purple bikini for another day in the sun

Golden girl: Jennifer already had a bronzed tan but showed off her toned physique in the swimwear

Golden girl: Jennifer already had a bronzed tan but showed off her toned physique in the swimwear

Her brunette hair got wet as she splashed around in the water before running back to shore Baywatch style.

Jennifer then dried off in the sun while sitting on the sand.

The actress is in Spain for a friend’s wedding. Last year Jennifer said she is ‘completely single’ after breaking up with Oldham Athletic player Chris Eagles, 37.

In April, the soap star proved she’s still the friendliest ex with former Geordie Shore star Greg Lake, 38, when they took their son Daye, five, out for dinner.

The couple announced they had split in August 2020 after eight years together.

Revealing that she would like to have more children, Jennifer shared The sun“As long as my parts still work, I’m not ruling it out at 50.

“Actually, I’ve always been very enthusiastic about adoption and as a single parent I would too.”

Daye lives near Manchester with Jennifer but sees his father, who lives in Newcastle, every other weekend and during school holidays.

Busty: The soap star showed off her washboard abs and cleavage in the triangle bikini top

Busty: The soap star showed off her washboard abs and cleavage in the triangle bikini top

Peachy: The thongs accentuated her curves

Peachy: The thongs accentuated her curves

Making a splash: Jennifer seemed to be making the most of her time away from the soap as she walked barefoot along the sand and took a dip in the sea

Making a splash: Jennifer seemed to be making the most of her time away from the soap as she walked barefoot along the sand and took a dip in the sea

Jogging: Her dark brown hair got wet when she splashed in the water

Jogging: Jennifer did a Baywatch-esque run back to shore

Jogging: Her brunette hair got wet as she splashed in the water before doing a Baywatch-esque run back to shore

Basking in the sun: Jennifer giggled as she cooled herself off in the water

Basking in the sun: Jennifer giggled as she cooled herself off in the water

Toned: Jennifer adjusted her bikini bottoms while taking a dip in the sea

Toned: Jennifer adjusted her bikini bottoms while taking a dip in the sea

Spicy display: Jennifer left little to the imagination in the barely there bikini

Grabbing attention: She definitely caught the attention of other beachgoers with her skimpy bikini

Spicy display: Jennifer left little to the imagination in the barely there bikini

Bond girl: Jennifer wore a bronzed makeup look and gold jewelry

Bond girl: Jennifer wore a bronzed makeup look and gold jewelry

Speaking of the end of her romantic relationship with Greg, the soap star insisted she never wants them to feel “divided” over their son.

She explained, “There was no bad energy [at the end] and I don’t even like to use the phrase “split up.” We will never part, we are a family and always will be.

“I never want us to feel divided, for Daye, and I’ll do everything I can to make sure that’s the case. It was a case of, ‘This is us now and how can we shift gears without Daye feeling it?’.”

Jennifer confirmed on Instagram in 2020 that the couple had secretly split a few months earlier.

The soap star then had a brief romance with footballer Chris, but they split in 2021.

In June, the newspaper reported that the soap star and her partner were enjoying a night out with friends in the Algarve when an argument broke out, leaving Jennifer flying home alone.

A source told The sun at the time: “Jen and Chris haven’t had the easiest of romances and now it’s all gone wrong again. They’ve had a bit of a fight lately and Jen’s had enough.’

Ripped: Jennifer showed off her washboard abs in the two-piece

Ripped: Jennifer showed off her washboard abs in the two-piece

Relieved: Jennifer beamed as she waded through the water after swimming

Relieved: Jennifer beamed as she waded through the water after swimming

Getaway: The actress has taken time out from film duties to enjoy a vacation in Spain

Cool down: She took a refreshing dip in the water

Getaway: The actress has taken time out from film duties to enjoy a vacation in Spain

Fun in the sun: Jennifer looked relaxed as she took in the sun

Fun in the sun: Jennifer looked relaxed as she took in the sun

Traveling abroad: The actress is in Spain for a friend's wedding

Traveling abroad: The actress is in Spain for a friend’s wedding

On top of the world: Jennifer looked like she was having the time of her life on vacation

On top of the world: Jennifer looked like she was having the time of her life on vacation

Family: In April, the soap star proved she's still the friendliest ex with former Geordie Shore star Greg Lake, 38, when they took their son Daye, five, out for dinner

Family: In April, the soap star proved she’s still the friendliest ex with former Geordie Shore star Greg Lake, 38, when they took their son Daye, five, out for dinner