By NADIA MENDOZA

Lean machine: X Factor judge Kelly Rowland enjoys at day on the beach in Miami wearing a purple bikini

Kelly Rowland is squeezing in some last minute sunbathing before the live shows start on Saturday.

The former Destiny's Child singer soaked up the Miami rays in Florida ahead of her return trip to the UK to sit in The X Factor hot seat on the judging panel.

Looking sensational in a skimpy purple bikini, the 30-year-old star displayed an enviably toned body without an ounce of spare flesh anywhere.


Having a laugh: Kelly and her friend burst into a fit of the giggles as they soak up the Florida rays

Lazing on a sun lounger, accompanied by a female friend, the girls giggled their way through the afternoon as they relaxed by the sea just inches from their feet.

Kelly's athletic physique was especially noticeable as she adjusted a bandana around her head and showed off her taut stomach; as well as raising her thighs to the sky to expose their muscular shape.

But although it seems she spends every nanosecond in the gym to create the perfect silhouette, the Texan star claims it takes just 20 minutes a day.


Toned: As Kelly adjusted her bandana, it was clear to see there was not an ounce of spare flesh on her


Fun in the sun: Kelly showed off her enviable pins as she stretched her legs up to the sky

In an interview with Heat, she said: 'Ladies, the only way is sit-ups, sit-ups, and more sit-ups.

'I’m not rigid, like I have to do them every day at 7am. I just do 200 whenever I have time. When exercise becomes too regimental, it can be intimidating.'

Kelly added: 'You ladies should be like, "Oh, there’s 10 minutes until The X Factor starts - I can do a quick 100 sit-ups."'


Exhausted: Kelly and her friend appear to take a break from giggling as they lie down

The RnB songbird is also adamant that it's better to strive for a healthy body than a thin one.

She said: 'It's not all about dress size but also about being healthy as well. I'll never be a size zero. I'm happy being a size six, but I want to be healthy.

'I work out every other day at least. If you don't then I don't think you see the rewards. Even if you can get 30 minutes of cardio in every other day you'll see a big change in yourself.'


Keeping safe: Kelly generously applies sun lotion to keep her skin healthy


Last moments of freedom: Kelly will fly back to the UK tomorrow ahead of Saturday night's X Factor show

Kelly added: 'There's a great diet called the 80/20 diet, which means you make sure 80 per cent of the stuff you eat is good and the other 20 per cent is your choice.

'It's great because it means you're not depriving yourself of anything.'
The Grammy-winner is mentoring the Girls category on The X Factor.


Windswept: Kelly's dress kept blowing away in the breeze as the weather grew a little cooler


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Wigs factor: Kelly Rowland's secret weapon in the style war... hairpieces that even have nicknames

By Sara Nathan


With their long, glossy locks, the two new women on X Factor’s judging panel have made it clear they intend to follow Cheryl Cole’s bouffant example.

But it turns out Kelly Rowland has a secret weapon as she takes on Tulisa Contostavlos in the show’s style wars – wigs.

And the former Destiny’s Child singer is so fond of her selection of hairpieces that she has even given them nicknames, the Daily Mail has learned.

The 30-year-old’s impressive mane was much discussed by fans during Saturday night’s show, as it appeared to be different in every audition clip.

A friend said: ‘Kelly loves her wigs and they allow her to try out a different look.
‘She’s quite affectionate about them and even has names for them.

She’s ordered some more for the live shows so she can do some “up-dos”.’

‘It’s going to be the battle of the hair with Kelly and Tulisa. Dannii Minogue and Cheryl both looked so different, but Tulisa and Kelly have long manes.’

New judge Tulisa Contostavlos has been given similar Cole style brunette hair extensions, but with one lighter blonde streak at the front, giving her a chic look.

However, Miss Rowland insisted that she has no real rivalry with Tulisa, 23, describing her as a ‘wonderful, real chick.’

The former Destiny’s Child star also denied fellow judge Gary Barlow’s claim that ‘it’s costume wars every day’ on the X Factor.


From left: Sporting a long fringe on August 19, with glossy locks swept to the side on August 20 and sporting an asymmetric fringe on August 27

She told Now magazine: ‘Tulisa and I both have separate stylists - we call them and make sure we’re not wearing the same thing but that’s about it.’

She added: ‘People call me a diva because of my entourage.

‘I have two stylists, a make-up artist, an assistant and a publicist. But it’s just because I’m far from home.’

Miss Rowland will next week pick her finalists for the live shows in Miami, with her newly-pregnant best friend Beyonce Knowles to help her whittle down the hopefuls in her girls category.

Speaking about Beyonce’s pregnancy, which she revealed at the MTV Video music awards on Sunday night, she said ‘I think she’ll be an incredible mother, because she’s always been motherly.

‘She takes so many traits from her mother, and I just think it’s going to be so natural for her. It’s natural for her now!’

Miss Rowland added that she’s know about her friend’s pregnancy ‘for quite awhile’ Beyonce, 29, is expecting her first child with her husband, rapper Jay Z.


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