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Amanda Holden's 18-Year-Old Daughter Wows In Her Bikini On 'Boat Day'
By Alisan Duran on July 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT
Lexi Hughes turned heads with a daring display in a tiny bikini while enjoying a sun-soaked "boat day" on Monday!
The 18-year-old daughter of "Britain's Got Talent" judge Amanda Holden flaunted her figure in a vibrant yellow two-piece as she relaxed on a boat in a tropical locale.
Lexi Hughes Dazzles In Vibrant Yellow Bikini
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In the Instagram post, Lexi reclined in the sunshine, her head tilted back as she shielded her eyes with stylish shades.
Despite her radiant appearance, Lexi playfully addressed her uneven tan, captioning the photo: "Boat day (Ignore my white sides)."
Health Scare Hits Amidst A-Levels Preparation
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The beachside bliss comes just days after Holden revealed that Lexi had recently been hospitalized with a serious E. coli infection while she was preparing for her A-Levels. She shared with The Sun that Lexi had been experiencing bloating and stomach cramps for weeks, which she initially attributed to exam stress. However, after seeking medical attention, tests confirmed Lexi had contracted a bacterial infection caused by a strain of E. coli known as VTEC.
"For about three weeks, Lexi had been complaining of bloating and stomach cramps," Holden said. "She was not happy at all and in quite a lot of pain with her tummy."
The TV personality added, "It was around the time of revision and her A-levels, so I was just putting this down to exam stress."
Amanda Holden Describes Alarming Situation
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Holden described the situation as alarming, detailing how she received calls from government officials requesting information about Lexi's food intake and any potential sources of contamination.
Lexi, who was one of 113 reported cases, spent five days in the hospital and has since been undergoing further tests. Holden revealed that the antibiotics prescribed initially did not seem to help, and Lexi's condition raised concerns about sepsis, which she described as "terrifying."
Recovery And Family Support
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Despite the health scare, Holden expressed relief that Lexi was finally discharged and is on the mend, although she continues to receive medical care. The mother-of-two admitted to feeling bewildered by the circumstances, even going so far as to have her pets checked for potential sources of the infection.
Through these challenges, Lexi's resilience shines as she enjoys some well-deserved downtime, providing her fans with glimpses of her sunny vacation while navigating her recovery.
Fashion Inspiration
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Holden has openly admitted to drawing inspiration from her daughter Lexi's wardrobe, often borrowing some of her skimpier outfits for herself.
In an interview with The Mirror, Holden revealed, "There's this sequined top -- it's barely a bikini top. I told Lexi, 'No, you're not wearing that to Reading Festival, but Mummy can have it.' So now it's mine, and I'm just waiting for the right occasion to wear it."
Holden further described the top as covering just enough but clearly not suited for her daughter's use.
Meanwhile, Lexi is also stepping into the spotlight, following in her mother's showbiz footsteps. She signed with Storm Modeling Agency in March 2022, marking her entry into the world of fashion and modeling.