'Put your hands in the air if you've been squatting for the summer': Bikini-clad Lydia Bright shows off her pert bottom and assets in sizzling holiday snap

She's been grafting in the gym preparing for those summer selfies.

And a confident Lydia Bright took to Instagram on Sunday to show off the fruits of her labour in a sizzling summer snap that showcased her toned figure.

The former TOWIE star shared a vivacious selfie showing off her enviably toned abs alongside a pal in the water.

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Sun-sational! Lydia Bright took to Instagram on Sunday to show off her beach body in a sizzling summer snap that showcased her uber-toned figure

Sun-sational! Lydia Bright took to Instagram on Sunday to show off her beach body in a sizzling summer snap that showcased her uber-toned figure

Making a splash in the sea, the star's gym honed body was on full display in a string bikini.

And in another snap showcasing her pert derriere she captioned the post: 'Put yo hands in the air if you been squatting for summer.' 

The star's impressive bottom would have certainly turned heads amid the stunning Porto Recanati shoreline.

'Squatting': Lydia showed off the fruits of her hard work in the gym as she showcased her pert derriere

'Squatting': Lydia showed off the fruits of her hard work in the gym as she showcased her pert derriere

Chilled out: The TOWIE beauty has been enjoying a family break in Italy

Chilled out: The TOWIE beauty has been enjoying a family break in Italy

Raising her hands to the sky, the star showed off her toned frame in the navy two piece bikini set.

And pulling her hair back into a bun, Lydia lapped up the sun rays which complemented her naturally good skin.

Meanwhile, the star took the opportunity last month to reveal she has a new boyfriend.

Love birds: Lydia snapped her mother Debbie Bright and dad enjoying the rays too while reading her new book

Love birds: Lydia snapped her mother Debbie Bright and dad enjoying the rays too while reading her new book

According to The Sun, the mystery man in question is car garage owner Lee Cronin, a fitness fan who is no stranger to a shirtless selfie. 

She wrote alongside the image: 'Sunday funday with all my favourite people. Happy birthday my love'.

Lydia's fans were stunned to learn she had a secret boyfriend, reacting to her post with excitement and surprise. 

New love: Meanwhile, the star took the opportunity last month to reveal she has a new boyfriend

New love: Meanwhile, the star took the opportunity last month to reveal she has a new boyfriend

They posted, 'So happy for you, So glad you found love Lydia!', with another shared, 'Ahhhhhhh WHO IS IT?? But already major upgrade on Arg', and a third wrote, 'You deserve to be so happy and have your "happily ever after"'.

MailOnline has contacted Lydia's representatives for comment.

Meanwhile, Lydia's ex is hoping to find love as well since he has signed up for the next series of Celebs Go Dating, confirming his participation in the reality search just last week. 

Arg announced: 'Super excited for my comeback to the small screen & taking part in the brilliant @celebsgodating on E4.

'I'm a huge fan of the show after watching 2 of my closest mates Joey & Ferne previously take part!'

Poking fun at his own unsuccessful relationships of the past, he then added jestingly: 'Hopefully I don't get rejected too many times lol,' before calling out to his followers, 'Anyone up for a date!? Haha.'

On the hunt for love: Meanwhile, Lydia's ex is hoping to find love as well since he has signed up for the next series of Celebs Go Dating, confirming his participation in the reality search just last week

On the hunt for love: Meanwhile, Lydia's ex is hoping to find love as well since he has signed up for the next series of Celebs Go Dating, confirming his participation in the reality search just last week

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