Beach babe Michelle Keegan puts her recent love split far behind her as she frolicks in a bikini in Italy

Some women would retreat to the comfort of their homes and a bottle of wine or a large bar of chocolate to console themselves after a break up. But Michelle Keegan is clearly made of tougher stuff and took it as an opportunity to show her ex exactly what he's missing. The Coronation Street star showed off her enviable figure in a skimpy stripey bikini while taking a break from the soap last week

Bellissimo! Corrie's Michelle Keegan shows off her bikini body as she enjoys a break in Italy

And she couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she frolicked in the water and larked about with some friends. Michelle, 23, split from her long-term boyfriend Bradley Howard, also 23, last week but so far she hasn't shown any signs that it's getting her down. Michelle, who plays Tina McIntyre in the soap, is taking a break before the big build-up to the soap's 50th anniversary.

Michelle strikes a pose as she leaps into the sea while her friend watches

Michelle showed off her enviable bikini body

A source said: 'Michelle will be working flat out till Christmas with Coronation Street's 50th anniversay.' Michelle split from model and club promoter Brad after two years together after they barely saw each other due to their clashing work schedules.
Two months ago, the actress denied they had split after they were reported to be running into problems

Michelle dips her toes in the sea before taking the plunge

Following the split, she has refused to be seen looking down about it and was all smiles as she attended the wedding of Coronation Street star Simon Gregson in Wilmslow, Cheshire, with several fellow cast-members yesterday. With a pink flower in her hair and wearing a turquoise pendant, Michelle didn't appear to be feeling the cold as she arrived at the church in her strapless royal blue jumpsuit which clung to her toned figure

Michelle Keegan looked happy and relaxed as she attended co-star Simon Gregson's wedding in Cheshire

Michelle opted for a blue jumpsuit which clung to her curves