Denise Welch looked fantastic in a plunging black swimsuit as she walked around 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 after landing a string of roles in recent months.
And Denise certainly made the most of her free time as she happily posed for some gorgeous Instagram photos while soaking up the sun on Sunday.
The TV personality looked amazing as she showed off her age-defying figure in the stylish swimsuit which she paired with burgundy Sole Bliss wedge sandals and dark sunglasses.
Denise radiated happiness and smiled as she struck a number of poses by the pool before walking across the lawn pretending not to know her husband was filming her.
Denise walked away from the camera and turned around before jokingly commenting, “Honestly, I didn’t even know you were filming… get away!”
Denise Welch, 68, looked stunning in a plunging black swimsuit as she walked around on holiday, shortly after quitting Loose Women
Denise certainly made the most of her time off as she happily posed for some beautiful Instagram photos while soaking up the sun on Sunday
In her post, Denise wrote: Completely surprised by @lincolntownley as she tried to relax on our summer swan song holiday! Swimsuit and Husband: Owning Models.”
Her post received an abundance of positive comments from her fans and showbiz friends, 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 recognizable faces. Her last appearance was on June 29.
In a video on Instagram, Denise shared that she had decided to step down so she could focus on the “amazing opportunities” she had been given.
Paying tribute to her fellow panellists, Denise said she would remain friends with ‘all’ her co-stars, insisting that despite claims of tensions behind the scenes, they were a ‘happy group of campers’.
Denise recently starred in the Channel 4 drama Tip Toe, and will also star in an adaptation of Graham Norton’s novel Forever Home.
Denise shared the news of her departure, saying: ‘I’m leaving Loose Women.
The TV personality looked amazing as she showed off her age-defying figure in the stylish swimsuit which she paired with burgundy Sole Bliss wedge sandals and dark sunglasses.
Denise radiated happiness and smiled as she struck a number of poses by the pool
Denise then walked across the lawn pretending she didn’t know her husband was filming her
Denise walked away from the camera and turned around before jokingly commenting, “Honestly, I didn’t even know you were filming… get away!”
In her post, Denise wrote: Completely surprised by @lincolntownley as she tried to relax on our summer swan song holiday! Swimsuit and husband: owning models’
Her post received an abundance of positive comments from her fans and showbiz friends, including her fellow Loose Women stars
The former Corrie star decided to step down from the ITV show to focus on her acting, after landing a string of roles in recent months (pictured on Loose Women in 2026)
‘After a period of almost 25 years, on and off, I left for about seven years and returned in 2018. This show has been part of my and my family’s lives for almost 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 it’s what I’m best at, and right now I’m having the most wonderful opportunities come my way.
“I’m going to grab them by the you know what and run with them into this new chapter of my life.
“So I just wanted to say that I personally want to thank all the people who have shared my stories with me, I have shared my life with you, the good, the bad and the ugly.
‘I’m very Marmite but I cherish all the positive and bad reactions I’ve had over the years and I hope you wish me well for this new and exciting chapter in my life.
‘I will miss everyone, but I will remain friends with the whole gang because… we are a happy group of campers. Anyway, lots of love, thanks for sticking with me.”
A spokesperson for Loose Women said: ‘Denise is such a brilliant part of the Loose Women family and we will miss her immensely on the show.
“We send her all our love and best wishes for her next chapter.”
