Former X Factor judge Ayda Field appeared to be living a life of luxury as she boarded a boat with friends in Greece on Thursday, just hours after it was reported the ITV talent show had been ‘axed’.
The star, who appeared alongside husband Robbie Williams, 47 on the show’s 2018 judging panel, wore a bright white dress perfect for the warm weather before heading out to sea.
Ayda seemed in good spirits as she boarded the boat in the thigh-grazing broderie anglaise minidress which showed off her slender legs.
Relaxed: Former X Factor judge Ayda Field, 42, looked relaxed in a white dress in Greece just hours after it was reported the ITV talent show had been axed
Ayda opted for comfort with a pair of white slides to match her frock as she carried a woven bag packed full of belongings over her shoulder.
Ayda accessorised with a simple gold chain necklace and protected her eyes from the bright daylight with dark sunglasses.
The television personality could be seen taking a leap into the boat as a crew member held her hand.
Fun in the sun: The star, who appeared alongside husband Robbie Williams, 47, on the show, beamed as she headed out to sea with pals
Once on board, the star shared a video of herself and her friends on the vessel as they sped across the water.
The clip began with a view over the back of the boat over the open ocean with the land far off in the distance.
They made waves as they travelled under a clear blue sky, with Ayda turning the camera onto herself and her friends to show them grinning from ear to ear.
Casual chic: Ayda accessorised with a simple gold chain necklace and protected her eyes from the bright daylight with dark sunglasses
Legs for days: The garment left her long slender legs on show, with the dress finishing way above her knee
Leap of faith: The television personality could be seen taking a leap onto the boat as a crew member held her hand
Big news? Ayda set out on her boat trip on the day after it was reported The X Factor had been given the chop by Simon Cowell after 17 years
Experts: The last traditional series of X Factor aired back in 2018, with judges Simon, Louis Tomlinson, Robbie and his wife Ayda on the judging panel (pictured in 2018)
She captioned the clip: ‘Into the blue,’ along with the hashtags ‘summertime’, ‘dancepartywhereveryouare’ and ‘friendstime’.
Ayda set out on her boat trip on the day after it was reported The X Factor had been given the chop by Simon Cowell after 17 years.
The star was a judge on the show along with husband Robbie when it last aired in 2018.
She and former Take That singer Robbie have been married since 2010 and they share children Theodora, eight, Charlton, six, and Colette, two, and Beau, one.
Woman of many talents: The star was a judge on the show along with husband Robbie when it last aired in 2018
On Wednesday evening, it was reported that Simon, 61, had pulled the plug on the ITV talent show – which launched in 2004 and last aired in 2018 – because he doesn’t want the programme to ‘become a bit of a joke.’
The X Factor format is still successful around the globe yet it seems Simon has accepted in the UK ‘the show has become slightly stale’ and so has reportedly decided to ‘shelve it’ for five years, but sources are claiming it’s now ‘unlikely’ to ever return.
A show insider told The Sun: ‘Globally, it is still a phenomenon and rakes in millions every year. But in the UK, there is no question it has become slightly stale. Simon remains at the top of his game and knows how to make a hit. He owns the rights to the show, and it’s his call — not ITV’s — whether or not he drops it.
Sunshine break: Ayda has been keeping her social media followers up to date with her summer activities, sharing a snap of herself in an orange bikini on Instagram earlier this month
‘Clearly the last thing he wants is for X Factor to fizzle out with a whimper and become a bit of a joke — especially in contrast to the show in its pomp.’
The source explained there is the option for Simon to return the talent show in 2023, which would see auditions take place next summer, however the entrepreneur is thought to be focused on his new game show Walk The Line.
MailOnline has contacted Fremantle for comment. An ITV spokseperson told MailOnline: ‘There are no current plans for the next series of The X Factor at this stage.’
Happy couple: The television personality has been enjoying some time away with one-time Take That singer Robbie, with the pair marrying in 2010
Family bond: The couple share children Theodora, eight, Charlton, six, and Colette, two, and Beau, one