Amanda Holden, 53, defends her daughter Lexi, 18, posting bikini photos online - days after the Heart Breakfast host stripped naked on air

Amanda Holden has defended her teenage daughter posting bikini photos online – days after the Heart Breakfast host stripped naked live on air.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 53, told MailOnline she encourages ‘body positivity’ in her household and therefore supports Lexi sharing images of herself in a bikini.

In an exclusive interview, Amanda revealed her daughter had spoken to her prior to uploading photos and it was decided between the TV presenter and her husband Chris that it was Lexi’s choice to expose her body on social media.

Lexi follows in Amanda’s footsteps, with the star famed for baring her bikini body online, whipping off her kit at work this week to partake in a nude life drawing.

And the mother-of-two, who’s also a mum to younger daughter Hollie, 12, says Lexi is aware of the potential risks of sharing Instagram photos but is an adult in her own right, and capable of making decisions.

Amanda Holden has defended her teenage daughter posting bikini photos online – days after the Heart Breakfast host stripped naked live on air

The Britain’s Got Talent judge told MailOnline she encourages ‘body positivity’ in her household and therefore supports Lexi (pictured) sharing images of herself in a bikini

Amanda revealed her daughter had spoken to her prior to uploading photos and it was decided between the TV presenter and her husband that it was Lexi’s choice to expose her body

Lexi follows in Amanda’s footsteps, with the star famed for baring her bikini body, telling MailOnline she is an advocate for body positivity

Amanda said: ‘Lexi did speak to me and her dad about this.

‘She is 18 years old now, so I feel like she’s confident and we have always encouraged body positivity in our house.

‘I feel like if she’s ready to do that then we’re all for it. She knows what could happen from doing it, but I think she should be able to do what she wants, when she wants, and at 18 that’s the correct time to do it.

‘I wouldn’t have encouraged it before, she posted a photo last year in a bikini when she was 17 but again, that’s her choice. We are happy if she is happy.’

Amanda has revealed the real reason she agreed to ‘strip naked’ in front of the nation on Heart Radio this week, explaining not everything was as it seemed.

She has been tasked by co-star Jamie Theakston to partake in a number of unusual challenges after she confessed to not having a hobby, and her first was to pose nude for a life drawing.

Without hesitation, Amanda, who had just returned from the Maldives, removed her clothing, as she jokingly admitted: ‘I’ll say yes to anything when I’m tanned, within reason obviously!’

She explained: ‘I don’t want to kill the magic… obviously, everyone thinks I’m naked, but I was not naked.

Amanda has revealed the real reason she agreed to ‘strip naked’ in front of the nation on Heart Radio this week, explaining not everything was as it seemed

The Britain’s Got Talent judge models her brand new spring/summer collection for fashion brand Lipsy, showcasing her slim figure in a navy bikini

After flying to Cape Town to shoot the swimwear, Amanda stunned onboard a white yacht, wearing a matching two piece

Gazing over her shoulder in designer shades, Amanda held back her blonde hair, baring her bum in the white bikini bottoms

‘There is no way I would get my full kit off with boys in the studio, but it was fun. I was wearing underwear, but this was our whole point, when I come back to Heart after being away, I always like to return with a bang. I did not know it was happening.

‘Luckily, I have a good team of female producers who were armed and ready and they knew I would be up for it because I had a tan basically. So, I stripped off to my underwear.

‘There is no way I would get everything out for any reason because you have to have some decency in life, although I don’t judge anyone that does. I was perfectly happy to sit there and do it and it was so much fun.

‘It was pretty alarming sitting in a studio with your pants on, but you do always feel better when you have a tan.’

Amanda says she achieves her toned figure by staying healthy and working out at home, using her Peloton and running machine, but even she admits staying in shape ‘takes a lot of hard work.’

Her dedication to fitness and staying trim throughout her 50s means she is happy to show off her body more than ever.

She said: ‘I am addicted to my Peloton at the moment, so I am even more up for doing anything, but I am on the Pelton and tanned.

‘I have an indoor running machine as well. I hate running indoors but this one, I have run all over Colorado, in the Highlands, I have the video screen in front of me… it feels really lovely. But don’t get me wrong, it takes a lot of hard work.’

Amanda told MailOnline she is thrilled with the S/S collection, available to buy in Next, and particularly loves her fuchsia dress

She said her two daughters have borrowed her floral white and blue minidress, proving the pieces appeal to customers of all ages

Amanda’s hard work has paid off, as she stuns in brand new images from her latest Lipsy collection, her slim body on display modelling classic bikinis and colourful summer dresses.

Following her autumn/winter range with the brand, Amanda admits she was ‘nervous’ going from Christmas sparkles to holiday essentials, but she couldn’t be happier with the line, which she says is also popular with her two daughters.

She said: ‘I am so happy with the whole line. The fuchsia dress is a standout piece for me. They are all at such a good price point, they don’t crease, and they’re so glamorous.

‘There’s a blue and white floral dress too, my eldest daughter Lexie wore it on holiday and then my 12-year-old got hold of it as well… it’s a generational dress, it’s beautiful for the warming months ahead.

‘I love so much of this collection, and this is only half of the spring/summer drop so there’s even more to come.

‘The winter collection, when we did the Christmassy dresses, sparkles, and the boots, they are always a winner… I was nervous about this, but I adore the collection and the whole thing is in my wardrobe.’

And Amanda has fond memories of shooting the new clothing, flying out to Cape Town and staying at the Mount Nelson hotel to aptly capture the collection against the backdrop of the glistening ocean.

She added: ‘We shot the whole thing on location down the round from the hotel, which felt beautifully old Hollywood, on the beach.

‘Normally my lovely makeup artist carries a little wind machine for movement in photos, but we had God on our side at this point… in every single shot you will see my hair was all over the place!’