Melanie Sykes, 50, puts on a VERY leggy display in a pair of denim shorts during a stroll

She celebrated her 50th birthday earlier this month. 

And Melanie Sykes looked sensational as she showed off her age-defying beauty while stepping out in West London on Thursday.

The TV presenter put on a very leggy display in her casual chic ensemble which saw her step out in denim hot pants and a white tank top that showed off the pink bra that she was wearing underneath.

Melanie wore a pair of strappy black sandals that helped to highlight her slender legs as she strolled through a car park.

She cinched her outfit at the waist with a small black belt, while she accessorised with a matching cross-body handbag and chic shades.

Melanie’s brunette locks were pulled back into a loose bun, and she embraced her natural beauty by wearing a light palette of make-up. 

On Friday last week Melanie marked her 50th birthday by posing for an age-defying photo shoot in her own magazine Frank.

She also discussed life in lockdown with her two sons and how she has ‘no interest in settling’ for just any man.

Reflecting on the last decade, Melanie said it has been a time of growth for her both personally and professionally and it has not always been easy. 

Although turning 50 single, Melanie said she’s in no rush to be in a relationship and is content with waiting for the right person.

She said: ‘I would love to find a good man to share my life with romantically. Sadly in all realms of life, most, not all, but most men are pretty basic and disappointing.

‘I don’t need a father for my kids, I don’t need to be financially supported and I’m not sure if I want too much domesticity with someone…I have no interest in just settling.’

Melanie was said to have been left ‘gutted’ when her relationship with Steve Coogan, 54, came to an end last year. 

It’s said she began to grow increasingly concerned the Alan Partridge star didn’t want to settle down with her amid their largely low-key romance.

Speaking in Frank, the media personality also revealed she’s been thinking a lot about her 50s and discussed how she keeps her age-defying looks.

She explained how a mix of yoga, weights and ballet exercises are what she uses currently as well as trying to maintain a balanced diet and doing meditation. 

Melanie added: ‘I would not rule out surgery in the future, if that’s what I want, I’ll do it. It’s my right to choose either way. I could not give a stuff about anybody else’s opinion.’