Former A Place in the Sun presenter Danni Menzies has left her followers in awe after sharing footage of her taking a bracing Boxing Day dip in a freezing Scottish loch.
Festive Plunge into Icy Waters
The 37-year-old television personality, who left the popular Channel 4 property show in 2022, documented her wild swim for her Instagram audience. In the clip, Menzies begins wrapped in a thick white dressing gown before stripping down to a festive red bikini and a Santa hat to brave the elements.
She could be seen wading into the chilly water, declaring "Christmas dip" before quickly retreating to the shore and wrapping up again, wishing her fans a "Merry Christmas".
Fan Reaction and Personal Resilience
Her followers were quick to praise her fortitude in the comments, with one admitting she was "definitely tougher than me," while another confirmed the experience was "baltic." The swim comes after a period of significant personal challenges for Menzies.
After leaving the show to pursue new opportunities, her life took a dramatic turn in October 2022 when she was involved in a horrific moped accident. The incident left her knocked out, permanently scarred, and suffering from PTSD. She later revealed the emotional blow was compounded when her partner ended their relationship via text the day after the accident.
A Journey of Strength and Recovery
In an emotional social media post, Menzies opened up about using photo-editing apps to conceal her scars as she regained confidence, sharing a powerful message about her recovery. "What hurt you once made you stronger. That's what scars do," she wrote. "They remind us of where we've been but they don't have to dictate where we're going."
Her decision to leave A Place in the Sun was partly motivated by a desire for personal stability, having previously cited the difficulty of maintaining a relationship while constantly travelling for filming. This latest icy adventure showcases her continued embrace of new experiences and personal strength following a turbulent few years.
