'I'm shocked' Davina McCall sparks debate after posting bikini selfie on social media

Davina Mccall

Davina McCall has sparked debate on social media after sharing a bikini selfie on Instagram.

The mum-of-three - who recently announced she was splitting from her husband of 17 years, Matthew Robertson - took to social media to share a picture of herself wearing a bikini, alongside an inspirational message for anyone who wants to get fitter and healthier.

The 50-year-old wrote: 'Hi. It is the beginning of the summer . And this is a 👙 selfie. And it probably won’t be the last . No apologies. Because I cannot quite believe I am posting pictures of myself in bikinis still 😃I get asked all the time how many times I work out a week 💪🏻. 3 times minimum ... 4 ideally.. 45 mins to an hour.

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'Can’t run at the mo so I do a mixture strength and cardio ... i have so much to be grateful for... my kids are number one but right behind them at no 2 is how my fitness journey has made me feel . If I’m groggy, sluggish, negative it always sorts me out ... if you are starting ... start slow.. set small goals.. achievable goals.. you will get to where you want to be. I did. And if I did. ( after years of yo-yo dieting and binge exercise) You can. #ownyourgoals #fitness #motivation'.

Many of the TV star's fans were quick to gush about how great the mum looks, congratulating her for sticking to her fitness goals.

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One said: 'Well I would like to say. Davina you have always looked amazing. I’m 46 and struggle with my weight. I just wish I had your determination and strength. Well done 😘'.

Another wrote: 'You look phenomenal keep posting these selfies, you must work so hard to maintain this type of conditioning, well done 👍🏼'.

However, despite many having a positive reaction to the selfie, it also sparked debate as some people thought it was 'shocking' and urged Davina to 'eat some food'.

One wrote: 'I’m shocked to see Davina looking like this. Love this lady to bits but this is not a good loo for her. She needs to slow down and eat some food!!!!'

Another said: 'Being healthy and fit is awesome but you have maybe gone to thin sweetheart .. dont damage yourself u can end up with other health issues xxxx'

Others defended her against body shaming though, reiterating that she's an 'inspiration' for many.

One fan commented: 'Body shaming keyboard warriors 👿👿👿👿👿 @davinamccall you look hot hot hot!!!! And fabulous that you are so fit, toned and body confident after having children - you’re an inspiration!!'

Mariana Cerqueira
Lifestyle Editor

Mariana is a lifestyle writer who has written for Goodto.com and My Imperfect Life. She joined the Goodto.com team as an intern after completing her journalism MA at City University. After six months spent writing about food, celebrity news, and family trends, Mariana left to write for Healthy Food magazine - but returned in 2017, to join the Future team once again. In her spare time, you’ll find Mariana in the kitchen cooking for her friends.