After undergoing more than 250 surgeries following an acid attack, Katie Piper bravely donned a blue bikini to show off her toned body. Seventeen long years after the pain, Katie Piper proves that true beauty can never be extinguished

Katie Piper has left fans stunned after sharing breathtaking bikini snaps from her sun-drenched family holiday—nearly two decades after surviving a horrific acid attack that changed her life forever.

The Loose Women star, now 41, looked radiant in a blue strapless bikini while paddleboarding during her trip to Gibraltar with husband Richie and their daughters Belle, 11, and Penelope, 7. Her toned abs, powerful smile, and glowing skin didn’t just draw praise—they told a story of strength and survival.

The photos, posted on July 20, revealed moments of joy, from beachside fun to sweet cuddles with her children. But one shot in particular—a close-up of her bikini top—sent fans into overdrive.

One follower commented: “Looks like a fab holiday… your body Katie… THOSE boobs!!!!!!!!” while another wrote, “If there was one woman you would choose to inspire this generation and the next—it would be you. Your strength, resilience, and courage need to be applauded.”

Katie has undergone more than 250 operations since ex-boyfriend Daniel Lynch arranged the attack in March 2008, where an accomplice threw acid on her, blinding her in one eye and leaving extensive burns on her face, neck, chest, and arms. Lynch was sentenced to life with a minimum of 16 years, and the attacker, Stefan Sylvestre, was released on licence in 2018.

Despite it all, Katie chose to waive her right to anonymity and has used her platform to raise awareness about burn survivors. Her bikini snaps, more than a display of beauty, are a testament to survival, motherhood, and unshakable confidence.