What money troubles? Carefree Danniella Westbrook went topless on a recent trip to Egypt
She ended 2014 on a low after her financial struggles deepened.
But
getting 2015 off to a great start, Danniella Westbrook was recently
treated to a holiday in Egypt courtesy of X Factor reject Christopher
Maloney.
Soaking
up the sun as she sat poolside, the carefree 41-year-old got lost in a
book as she opted to go topless while perfecting her tan.
Having the time of her life: The 41-year-old appeared to be in good spirits as she played by the pool
Taking in the sunshine, Danniella appeared to be in high spirits as she relaxed by the pool.
As she arrived for her tanning session, the mother-of-two seemed to be amusing another holidaymaker at the hotel as she spread a towel on her lounger.
Finding the best spot to lay her head, Westbrook stripped off her oversized grey T-shirt to expose her peach bikini set.
Good start to the year: Danniella enjoyed a holiday which was paid for by X Factor reject Christopher
Spreading the joy: The mother-of-two beamed as she shared a joke with another holidaymaker
Just want she needed: Westbrook ended 2014 on a low after her financial struggles deepened
Standing out: Danniella showed off her inked torso in her peach bikini set made up of fringed bottoms
Standing out in the florescent two piece, made up of a triangle top and fringed bottoms, Danniella topped her look with a straw trilby.
Once in position for her afternoon of sunbathing, the former EastEnders star untied her bikini top and then divulged into Sophie Kinsella's novel I've Got Your Number.
Clearly enjoying the book, the Westbrook smiled from ear to ear as she got into the page-turner.
Soaking up the sun: Danniella donned a florescent two piece bikini with a straw trilby
Taking it easy: As well as financial woes, Danniella also split from her boyfriend Tom Richards
In the mood to relax: Westbrook pulled back her lock as she picked to the perfect spot underneath the sun
Loving the sunshine: The ex EastEnders actress seemed to be in a peaceful mood as she sat on a lounger
Taking to Twitter to gush about her holiday, Danniella showed her appreciation for Maloney and another friend.
Westbrook wrote: 'Up and at em. I'm off on my surprise trip. Paid for by @ChrisMaloney77 and @Garydoran00 . Thanks lads xx see you soon x'.
In another tweet, she said: 'So dang lazy today .... @ChrisMaloney77 how cool is it to do nothing'.
Taking a load off: Danniella got in the position to begin her tanning session in the sunshine
First thing's first: Before reclining all the way back, Westbrook untied her bikini top
Happy days: Westbrook appeared to catch the attention of some admirers close by as she undressed
Pulling faces: The 41-year-old stuck out her tongue as she joked with onlookers at the pool
On Tuesday, the active social media user revealed that she is now reaching out for a helping hand in the form of therapy.
The actress told her followers that decided to seek professional help from a therapist in Dublin following a difficult period during which she found herself homeless.
She announced: 'Gone back to therapy to strengthen my self. After a hectic year , it's been so helpful. And found the most amazing therapist in Dublin (sic).'
'Up and at em': Danniella took to Twitter to the news with her followers that the former X Factor star had treated to a sunshine getaway, which was no doubt much needed
'So dang lazy today': Throughout the trip, Westbrook kept up her social media presence with tweets
Taking time out: Before Christmas Danniella revealed that she found herself homeless and living in a shelter
In something of a philosophical mood when she returned to the micro-blogging site after her initial revelation she then tweeted about the strength to not be taken under by hard times.
She wrote: 'It's not always easy climbing a mountain , but I hear the view from the top is worth the struggle #positiveenergy #KeepTrying.'
Danniella was recently left devastated after breaking up with her 25-year-old boyfriend Tom Richards, who she started dating following the breakdown of her 12-year marriage to businessman Kevin Jenkins in 2013.
Fearless: To ensure her tan was perfect Westbrook opted to go topless by the pool
New outlook on life... On Tuesday, Danniella tweeted: 'It's not always easy climbing a mountain , but I hear the view from the top is worth the struggle'