Tulisa cools off in the sea wearing a tiny bikini - soaking up the sun on holiday in Barbados.

Pop star Tulisa looks an itsy bitsy teenie weenie bit sexy in this bikini as she takes a stroll on the beach.

The 26-year-old showed off an incredible figure in the black two-piece with gold chain detailing as she enjoyed a paddle in Barbados at the weekend. She then took a dip in the sea to cool off before being joined by a mate.

Her pal was a bit more covered up than the sexy star and chose a cap and colourful long top as she waded through the water. It has sparked rumours that Tulisa is a shore thing to make a return to the show as a permanent member of the judging panel, following her one-off appearance during the finals this year where she stood in for Mel B.

An insider said: "Simon sees potential in Tulisa. He thinks she was great on the show recently – it looks likely she'll return full time in 2015.